Bettina Knoetzl, Mitgründerin und Partnerin von KNOETZL, plädiert in ihrer Funktion als Vizepräsidentin der RAK Wien in der neuen Ausgabe von „anwalt aktuell“ 3/22 für eine Reform der Handelsgerichtsbarkeit. Ziel eines solchen „Dispute Centers“ in Wien ist, Österreich als Austragungsort für internationale Wirtschaftsstreitigkeiten attraktiver zu machen.  Als klassisches Brückenland zwischen Ost und West könnte Österreich dank des hohen internationalen Ansehens…

The world is currently in a state of great turmoil as a result of, among other things, the effects of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the global economy remains fragile. These are classic preconditions for an increase in fraud disputes and related asset-tracing. It is essential that practitioners in this field keep…

We are appreciative to be again recognized as a Top Tier Law Firm in all Dispute Resolution practice areas including Arbitration and Mediation, Commercial Litigation and White-Collar Crime. A total of five KNOETZL practitioners are recommended by name in Legal 500 EMEA commentary for their standout contribution to their respective practices: Bettina Knoetzl is recognized…

Sanctions regimes around the world are having a massive impact on legal work. Worldwide assets amounting to many billions in euros, dollars or pounds including trophy assets such as a 90 million yacht in Mallorca, have been frozen on short notice. ICC FraudNet, the top tier listed Fraud and Asset Recovery Network in which KNOETZL is…

Executive Summary: Austrian capital maintenance rules are strict and comprehensive. Under recent case law, even outside legal counsel can be held liable by the client (or a later insolvency receiver) if they fail to prevent the violation of Austrian capital maintenance rules by their client. Where the sole shareholder is also the sole managing director,…