Last weekend was historically unprecedented in Austrian domestic politics. Highly-ranked and visible officials of the FPÖ, including the Vice Chancellor, were seen on the “Ibiza Video” pandering to, and making highly questionable proposals to a supposed niece of a Russian oligarch. Read here a report by Transparency International quoting Advisory Council President Bettina Knoetzl on…

After a fun and exacting search for a young, ambitious, gifted and talented person to assume certain marketing and administrative responsibilities, the KNOETZL family set the table to welcome our newest addition this week.  However, just days before her start date, our Marie Mann, learned that she had also been selected – as a result…

On 14 April 2019, KNOETZL partner Florian Haugeneder spoke at the 7th Bergsten Lecture held at the University of Vienna. The annual lecture delivered by Carolyn Lamm discussed issues of corruption and illegality in international arbitration. Following Carolyn Lamm’s lecture Florian Haugeneder addressed three key issues: (1) the standard of proof applied by arbitral tribunals when…

KNOETZL Partner Emmanuel Kaufman was appointed representative for the ICC YAF and will serve as regional representative of the Europe and Russia Chapter for the 2019-2021 mandate. Representing 46 countries and 60 cities, the most regional and gender diverse group of regional representatives to date is tasked with promotion and development of the dynamic global…

On Thursday,  March 21, Chambers and Partners hosted the 2019 Chambers Austria Awards for law firm excellence.  The achievements of the leading law firms and lawyers practicing in the market were recognized by this estimable London-based publisher and observer of law firms and lawyers across the globe. As the event organizer, Chambers presented five prestigious…

Dawn Raids – How to prepare: Siemens AG, Compliance Investigations CEE, Russia, India, Nada Sramek and Bettina Knoetzl  share their experience with the Compliance Community participating at the 10th Annual Anti-Corruption Compliance CEE 2019 in Prague. Dawn Raids and house searches are a major challenge for an organization. Proper preparation and reaction can mitigate the…

We, at KNOETZL were delighted to welcome you to this year’s private PRE-BALL GATHERING at our premises just outside the Imperial Hofburg, the one-time residence of Austria’s royal family, for the traditional Ball of Legal Professionals. Getting the night started with delicious food and bracing drinks in our special environment; this was  the perfect place…