2024
2023

Handelsblatt 2023

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Schiedsverfahren, Streitbeilegung, Mediation
  • Alfred Siwy
    Schiedsverfahren, Streitbeilegung, Mediation
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Arbeitsrecht
  • Lukas Wieser
    Arbeitsrecht
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbeitsrecht | Konfliktlösung | Schiedsverfahren, Streitbeilegung, Mediation

TREND Anwaltsranking 2023

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Leading Employment Law Practitioner
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria's Top Arbitration and Litigation Practitioner

Best Lawyers 2024

  • Lukas Wieser
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Alfred Siwy
    Arbitration & Mediation
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Arbitration & Mediation
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbitration & Mediation, Labour & Employment Law, and Litigation

Chambers Europe 2023

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment (Austria: Band 4)
    The law firm Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich covers the full spectrum of employment law, often advising large companies on M&A-related issues, restructurings and social plans as well as termination proceedings. Additionally, the team has capabilities in working time arrangements and workforce transfers. Besides representing companies from sectors including financial services, chemicals and manufacturing, the firm also represents trade associations. "The team replies very quickly to all questions and issues."
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Employment (Austria: Band 1)
    Andreas Tinhofer remains one of Austria's most sought-after employment law experts, advising on terminations, restructuring-related labour law issues, and working practices as well as bonus payment disputes. He is known for representing clients in high-level employment litigation. His expertise in cross-border employee and business transfers makes him a top choice for internationally active clients.

Chambers Global 2023

GAR 100 - 16th Edition (2023)

Leaders League 2023

  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Labor & Employment: Recommended Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Labor & Employment: Recommended Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Labor & Employment: Recommended Firm 2023 (Austria)
  • Alfred Siwy
    Commercial Litigation: Highly Recommended Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Commercial Litigation: Highly Recommended Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Commercial Litigation: Highly Recommended Firm 2023 (Austria)
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    International Arbitration: Leading Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    International Arbitration: Leading Individual 2023 (Austria)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    International Arbitration: Leading Firm 2023 (Austria)
2022

Handelsblatt 2022

Best Lawyers 2022

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Arbitration & Mediation 2022
  • Alfred Siwy
    Arbitration & Mediation 2022
  • Lukas Wieser
    Labour & Employment 2022
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Labour & Employment 2022
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Labour & Employment 2022
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbitration & Mediation, Labour & Employment Law, and Litigation 2022

Best Lawyers 2023

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbitration & Mediation, Labor & Employment Law, and Litigation
  • Lukas Wieser
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Labor & Employment Law
  • Alfred Siwy
    Arbitration & Mediation

Chambers Europe 2022

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution (Austria: Band 2)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment (Austria: Band 4)
    Fully satisfied, one client appreciates the "sympathetic team that works very well together, is close to the customer and provides very good presentations," further stating: "I look forward to continuing the good cooperation."
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Employment (Austria: Band 3)
    Hans Georg Laimer rises in the rankings following strong market support. He advises on a plethora of employment law issues ranging from government relief schemes and pensions issues to restructurings and M&A-related advice. Additionally, Hans Georg Laimer is also visible in labour law litigation including termination proceedings. One client enthuses: "He summarises the most important topics well and is easily accessible and provides quick feedback. He is also structured, solution-oriented and close to practice. You can tell that he is very experienced in his field."
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Employment (Austria: Band 1)
    Andreas Tinhofer remains one of Austria's most sought-after employment law experts, advising on terminations, restructuring-related labour law issues and pension claims as well as bonus payment disputes. His expertise in cross-border employee and business transfers makes him a top choice for internationally active clients. One source describes Andreas Tinhofer as a "true expert in employment law," further appreciating him for understanding "how to balance employment law in the business environment, which is just incredibly helpful."

Chambers Global 2022

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    International & Cross-Border Disputes (Austria: Band 3)
    The team in Vienna provides clients with expertise in disputes, with practitioners experienced in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. The group is particularly well regarded for its arbitration capabilities and is often instructed on cases spanning CEE, across various industry sectors. The team is well-versed in working with both Austrian and foreign multinationals.
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution (Austria: Band 2)
  • Alfred Siwy
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 4)
    Alfred Siwy is best known for his work in investment arbitration, representing sovereign states in the CEE region.
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 3)
    Lisa Beisteiner represents commercial companies and sovereign states in investment and commercial arbitration, often relating to the energy and construction sectors. "Lisa is very thorough in preparing arguments, going through details, identifying the key points, delivering and presenting the case to the arbitrator," a source says.
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 1)
    Gerold Zeiler is an outstanding lawyer in the Austrian arbitration scene. He is highly recognised for his work as arbitration counsel and as arbitrator. He represents clients in a range of areas including corporate, construction and investment disputes. "He has so much experience that he can get to the point of cases within minutes, be that from a legal or economic perspective," a source admires. "Zeiler is someone who is very practical," a client adds.

Chambers USA 2022

GAR 100 - 15th Edition (2022)

JUVE 2022

Leaders League 2022

TREND Anwaltsranking 2022

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Leading Employment Practitioner
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Top Arbitration and Litigation Practitioner
  • Alfred Siwy
    Global Leader - Arbitration 2022
    "Alfred is very knowledgeable and sharp", "He is highly regarded for his leading arbitration skills", "It is a real pleasure working with him"
  • Friederike Schäfer
    Global Leader - Arbitration 2022
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Global Leader - Labour & Employment 2022
    "Andreas is customer-oriented and has excellent commercial understanding", "His approach is fair and respectful", "He has a wide knowledge of case law"
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Thought Leader - Arbitration 2022
    "He is the undisputed number one arbitrator", "Gerold is an excellent arbitrator and counsel", "He has built an impressive practice in investor-state arbitrations", "He is highly experienced and highly regarded"
  • Christoph Schreuer
    Thought Leader - Arbitration 2022
    "I highly recommend Christoph", "He is the go-to Austrian investor-state arbitration expert"
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Thought Leader - Arbitration 2022
    "Lisa is probably the best young arbitrator in Austria", "She is procedurally excellent", "She is a very effective practitioner", "She is a real star for arbitration"
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Thought Leader - Labour & Employment 2022
    Hans Georg Laimer is “a go-to Austrian employment lawyer” for clients, thanks to his “excellent employment practice” and “dedication and knowledge”.

Super Lawyers 2022

2021

Chambers USA 2021

  • Luke Zadkovich
    USA Nationwide: Transportation - Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) (Band 4)
  • Edward Floyd
    USA Nationwide: Transportation - Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) (Band 4)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    USA Nationwide: Transportation - Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) (Band 3)
  • Alfred Siwy
    Austria: Arbitrators and Counsel (2021)
    "One of the stars of the younger generation" "An experienced practitioner, in particular in investor-state disputes" "He is deeply knowledgeable and absolutely terrific" "A superb counsel"
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Austria: Arbitrators and Counsel (2021)
    "Her opening statement in a recent arbitration impressed me very much" "I highly recommend Lisa, she is a brilliant speaker, lawyer and advocate" "She is one of the best young arbitrators I know"
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Arbitrators and Counsel (2021)
    "One of the top counsel and arbitrators of his generation" "Praised as the number one in Austria" "He has a wise and balanced approach as an arbitrator" "Gerold is highly experienced, well respected and can manage complex cases effectively" "An excellent chairman - well prepared, efficient and a pleasure to work with in an arbitral tribunal"
  • Christoph Schreuer
    Austria: Arbitrators and Counsel (2021)
    "He is probably the world's leading expert on investment arbitration" "Christoph is in his own league in investment cases" "There are few who can compare to him when it comes to his knowledge of investment treaty arbitration" "A force as an arbitrator in investment arbitrations"

TREND Anwaltsranking 2021

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Leading Employment Practitioner
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Top Arbitration and Litigation Practitioner (#1)

Expert Guides 2021

Leaders League 2021

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Recommended Firm - Labor & Employment (Austria)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Leading Firm - Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration (Austria)

Chambers Europe 2021

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Employment (Austria: Band 4)
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Employment (Austria: Band 1)
  • Alfred Siwy
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 4)
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 3)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators (Austria)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 1)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Transport: Shipping - Litigation and Regulation
    "Floyd Zadkovich and zeiler.partners merged equally to form Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich (a Swiss Verein) in September 2020. The practice acts in the full range of claims involving shipping contracts, cargo and general average, along with collisions, sanctions, and personal injury and wrongful death; the team also stands out in insurance matters, vessel arrests and asset seizures. The principal names in New York are name partners Luke Zadkovich and Edward Floyd; Zadkovich has a strong focus on the maritime and international commodities sectors, while Floyd focuses on international disputes involving the shipping and commodities trading industries. Chicago office head Timothy McGovern is a maritime and transportation specialist."

Chambers Global 2021

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators (Austria)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 1)
    “Gerold Zeiler has extensive expertise in investment arbitration and proceedings in the energy and construction sectors. He is further recognised as a longstanding arbitrator, with sources endorsing him: ‘he is definitely on top of the field, both as arbitrator and arbitration counsel’.”
  • Alfred Siwy
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 4)
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Austria: Band 3)
    "Lisa Beisteiner is referred to by interviewees as being "extremely bright. ‘Her practice covers investment, contract and transactional arbitration’.”
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    International & Cross-Border Disputes (Austria: Band 3)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution (Austria: Band 2)
    “Dynamic disputes boutique predominantly active in the arbitration sphere, acting on significant cross-border matters, most notably in the CEE and SEE regions. Noted for its involvement in energy investment arbitrations, with further strength in insurance and construction-related disputes. Additional know-how in the transactional realm. Clients stem from a range of industries including retail, construction and manufacturing."
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment (Austria: Tier 4)
    "The service the team is delivering is excellent. Even any requests on short notice are sorted with excellent and mature approach.", "Excellent capabilities and reliable partners.", "Very good knowledge of any legal regulations and very good understanding of business."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Leading Individual - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Next Generation Partner - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation
  • Alfred Siwy
    Next Generation Partner - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation
    "Alfred Siwy with whom we work very frequently is an exceptional lawyer who has an ability to see the core of the dispute, his arguments are always very well thought through and structured. He is always on time and his advice is always very rational and practical. He knows how to present the case to the tribunal and has great advocacy skills."
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation (Austria: Tier 1)
    "The international arbitration team of Zeiler is unique in a way that it can provide superb services but in a more cost-efficient manner, because they operate as a boutique law firm and the services are provided by a smaller team composed of one partner and one or two other lawyers that dedicate their time to the client’s case.", "The practice is very efficient; allocates its resources to the needs of the case, they tend to work in smaller teams which significantly reduces the amounts billed to the client."
  • Lukas Wieser
    Key Lawyer - Employment (Austria: Tier 4)
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Key Lawyer - Employment (Austria: Tier 4)
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Practice Head - Employment (Austria: Tier 4)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbitration Powerlist 2021: Central and Eastern Europe

GAR 100 - 14th Edition (2021)

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Selected Firm (2021)

Super Lawyers 2021

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Austria: Arbitration 2022
    "Lisa is probably the best young arbitrator in Austria" "She is procedurally excellent" "She is a very effective practitioner" "She is a real star for arbitration"
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Arbitration 2022
    "He is the undisputed number one arbitrator" "Gerold is an excellent arbitrator and counsel" "He has built an impressive practice in investor-state arbitrations" "He is highly experienced and highly regarded"
  • Christoph Schreuer
    Austria: Arbitration 2022
    "I highly recommend Christoph" "He is the go-to Austrian investor-state arbitration expert"
  • Alfred Siwy
    Austria: Arbitration 2022
    "Alfred is very knowledgeable and sharp" "He is highly regarded for his leading arbitration skills" "It is a real pleasure working with him"
2020

Super Lawyers

  • Edward Floyd
    New York Super Lawyer 2016 - 2020

Benchmark Litigation 2020

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Dispute Resolution Star (Commercial Arbitration, Energy and Natural Resources, International Arbitration)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution Star (Commercial Arbitration, International Arbitration )

Best Lawyers 2020

  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Austria 2020

Chambers & Partners USA 2020

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Ranked firm (Band 3 - US Nationwide Shipping/Maritime)
    “A boutique firm with specialist expertise in maritime and admiralty law… Stands out in the market for its combined focus on English and US maritime logistics and trading cases.” Notable practitioner – Ed Floyd and Luke Zadkovich
  • Edward Floyd
    Ranked Individual (Band 4 - US Nationwide Shipping/Maritime)
    “Ed Floyd has noteworthy experience advising clients on maritime and trading law. His broad practice covers cargo damage and loss, charter party disputes and sanctions advice.”
  • Luke Zadkovich
    Ranked Individual (Band 4 - US Nationwide Shipping/Maritime)
    “Luke Zadkovich is frequently engaged in complex cargo disputes as part of his broader shipping and maritime practice. He also provides strong guidance to clients on English maritime law.”

Chambers Global & Chambers Europe 2020

  • Alfred Siwy
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2020 - Band 4
    "The 'impressive' Alfred Siwy is focused on cross-border investment arbitration, as well as handling competition-related claims. He acts for both multinational companies and government bodies."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2020 - Band 3
    "Lisa Beisteiner represents clients from the energy, retail and telecommunications sectors on corporate and commercial arbitration."
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution in Austria 2020 - Band 2
    "What the team is known for: Dynamic disputes boutique predominantly active in the arbitration sphere, acting on significant cross-border matters, most notably in the CEE region. Noted for its involvement in investment arbitrations relating to energy, with further strength in insurance and construction-related disputes. Clients stem from a range of industries including retail, engineering and manufacturing."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2020 - Band 1; Dispute resolution: Most in demand arbitrator - Band 1
    "Gerold Zeiler is'very impressive and very good with clients,' according to one source. He is active on energy-related disputes involving investments and competition issues, with additional strength in insurance mandates."

Chambers Europe 2020

  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Employment: Austria 2020 (Band 1)
    “Sources continue to single out Andreas Tinhofer as a "very well-connected" figure and "an important person in the market," going on to praise his "brilliant brain and huge expertise." An experienced litigator, he also advises on non-contentious employment law mandates, including restructurings and company pensions issues.”
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Employment: Austria 2020 - Band 4
    “He has excellent communication skills and always offers the best advice and service, due to his in-depth knowledge and years of experience," notes an appreciative source.”

GAR 100 – Global Arbitration Review 2020

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Selected as a GAR 100 Firm
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Thought Leader - Labour & Employment 2020
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Arbitration 2020
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Thought Leader in Arbitration 2020
    “Gerold Zeiler is a key name in the market who is lauded by sources as 'one of the top counsel and arbitrators of his generation'.”
  • Alfred Siwy
    Austria: Thought Leader in Arbitration 2020
    "Alfred Siwy "is identified as a "superb counsel" who is "easy to work with" and has "a sharp mind". His expertise lies in commercial and corporate disputes in the competition and consumer protection fields."
  • Christoph Schreuer
    Austria: Arbitration 2020
  • Christoph Schreuer
    Austria: Thought Leader in Arbitration 2020
    "Christoph Schreuer receives extensive praise from peers as 'probably the world's leading expert on investment arbitration' and 'in his own league in investment cases'."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Austria: Arbitration 2020
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Austria: Labour, Employment and Benefits 2020
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Austria: Labour, Employment and Benefits 2020
    Hans Georg Laimer is revered for his “in-depth knowledge of labour law” and his “client-oriented and highly professional approach in and out of court”.
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Austria: Thought Leader in Labour & Employment 2020
    “Hans Georg Laimer is revered for his “in-depth knowledge of labour law” and his “client-oriented and highly professional approach in and out of court”.”
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Litigation 2020

Handelsblatt 2020

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Arbeitsrecht 2020
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Austria 2020

JUVE 2020

  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Employment Law 2020
    “outstanding reputation”, “excellent”, “very creative, very reliable”

Leaders League 2020

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Leading firm 2020 - Dispute resolution - International Arbitration

TREND Anwaltsranking 2020

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Top 10 Austrian Employment Law Experts 2020
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Top 1 der Prozess- und Schiedsrechtsexperten 2020
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Tier 3 Firm in Transport: Shipping - Litigation and regulation
    “[T]he team is noted for its ability to advise on US and UK law, working in conjunction with its counterpart in the firm’s London office.  The firm is led by name partners Luke Zadkovich and Edward Floyd: Zadkovich has previous experience working at a major P&I Club…”
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Tier 3 Firm in Transport: Shipping - Litigation and regulation
    “From its base in New York, the team has expanded quickly over the past couple of years, having opened an office in Chicago with the hire of Timothy McGovern from Swanson, Martin & Bell; and then establishing an office in Houston in 2020. In addition to its expansion across the US, the team is noted for its ability to advise on US and UK law [...]"
  • Alfred Siwy
    Next generation partner 2020
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Next generation partner 2020
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Recommended lawyer 2020
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Recommended lawyer 2020, Leading individual 2020
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment – Leading firm 2020
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution - Arbitration and Mediation – Top tier firm 2020, Leading firm 2020
  • Luke Zadkovich
    "Luke Zadkovich is very approachable and always willing to assist. Luke has come up with novel solutions on more than one occasion and has regularly delivered results exceeding our Members’ expectations. His communication is clear and I have been very happy to recommend his services to colleagues and Members."
  • Luke Zadkovich
    Shipping: UK Tier 5 (2021)
    "In my experience, the team (led by Luke Zadkovich) have been able to appreciate the commercial objectives of our members very quickly, and to come up with legal solutions in order to meet those objectives. The focus is on obtaining the results our members want as efficiently as possible. I find the team’s approach to be collaborative – they work with the Club and our Members, not as an advisor at arm’s length, which is valued."
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Austria: Labour, Employment and Benefits (2021)

JUVE 2021

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment (Austria, Tier 4, 2021)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Arbitration and Mediation (Austria, Tier 1, 2021)

Best Lawyers 2021

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Arbitration and Mediation 2021
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Labour and Employment Law 2021
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Arbitration and Mediation, Labour and Employment Law, and Litigation 2021
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Lawyer of the year for Litigation 2021
2019

Leaders League 2019

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Excellent in the category "Litigation & arbitration - International arbitration"

Chambers Global 2019

  • Alfred Siwy
    Up and Coming 2019
    "Entering the rankings this year, Alfred Siwy attains a significant level of market recognition for his investment arbitration practice."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Leading Individual 2019 (Band 3, Dispute resolution)
    "Lisa Beisteiner is best known for her work on energy disputes and she frequently appears in front of several major arbitration courts. Clients say: "She is very strong, she digs into the topic and very passionately makes it her own.""
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Leading Firm 2019 (Austria, Band 2)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Leading Individual 2019 (Band 1)
    "Gerold Zeiler remains a top-flight practitioner in the arbitration sphere handling investment and commercial cases, most notably in the energy sector." "He is especially intelligent, I would describe him as one of the grands-seigneurs of the arbitration scene in Austria."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Most in demand arbitrator 2019 (Band1)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Austria: Litigation 2019
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "Hans Georg Laimer is 'one of the most respected and responsive lawyers in the field' and a 'highly professional and competent individual' whose 'advice can be fully counted on'."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    "Gerold Zeiler is described by sources familiar with his work as "really, really impressive", with one source stating that they have "hardly ever seen a practitioner who identifies the critical issues of a case so quickly"."
  • Christoph Schreuer
    "Christoph Schreuer is "in his own league" according to respondents to our research and is lauded as "the last word in ICSID arbitration"."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "One of the leading names in the market", Lisa Beisteiner is highlighted for her ability to "pick out the strategies needed to succeed in a case".
  • Alfred Siwy
    "Alfred Siwy is a "highly experienced" counsel, praised for his "straightforward, pragmatic approach" to matters in the energy and healthcare sectors."
  • Luke Zadkovich
    “Luke Zadkovich is very bright, thoughtful and hardworking.”
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Tier 5 Firm
    “[The firm] houses thoughtful and creative practitioners, with strong commercial sense.”
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Tier 5 Firm
    “For shipping, the team... is 'knowledgeable, personable and hardworking, with a genuine dedication to its clients, and a commercially astute understanding of their needs'.”
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Tier 5 Firm
    “The team draws from one another’s strengths and expertise, placing the firm in a unique position to untangle complex issues in a collaborative environment”, and "clients get a particularly attentive and effective service".

LMG Expert Guides 2019

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Recommended Expert: Commercial Arbitration 2019 – Best of the Best
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Recommended Expert: Commercial Arbitration 2019
  • Alfred Siwy
    Recommended Expert: Commercial Arbitration 2019

Handelsblatt 2019

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Arbeitsrecht 2019
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Schiedsverfahren, Streitbeilegung, Mediation, Konfliktlösung 2019

JUVE 2019

  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Arbeitsrecht - Renommierte Kanzlei 2018/2019
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Konfliktlösung - Schiedsverfahren und Mediation (Österreich, tier 1, 2019)

TREND Anwaltsranking 2019

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Top 10 Austrian Employment Law Experts 2019
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Top 10 ranking in the category “Employment Law”

Chambers Europe 2019

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "Hans Georg Laimer counts a number of prominent companies among his client base and acts in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, ranging from pensions to disputed terminations. "He is reliable, solution-oriented and helpful,"" reports a satisfied client.”
  • Andreas Tinhofer
    “Andreas Tinhofer maintains an outstanding market reputation for his broad employment practice, which also covers social law mandates. One interviewee notes his ability to conduct negotiations in a diplomatic manner: "He has a phenomenal ability to bring calm into very tough negotiations.“"
2018
  • Alfred Siwy
    "the recommended Alfred Siwy"
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "the ”very smart” Lisa Beisteiner, who is also ”pleasant to work with”"
  • Gerold Zeiler
    "fantastic court room performer"

Client Choice Award 2018

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Client Choice Award 2018 für Arbitration und ADR in Österreich

JUVE 2018

  • Andreas Tinhofer
    Recommended - “Employment Law” for Austria

TREND Anwaltsranking 2018

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Top 10 Austrian Employment Law Experts 2018
  • Alfred Siwy
    "The “excellent“ Alfred Siwy receives plaudits for his “sharp intellect“ and extensive experience acting as counsel in international commercial and investment arbitration."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "Lisa Beisteiner is a “highly skilled“ practitioner who impresses market commentators with her “immense dedication and experience“."
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "The "fantastic" Hans Georg Laimer is a labour and employment law specialist with a leading expertise in industrial relations matters."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    "Gerold Zeiler is ”a professional and efficient arbitrator” who receives acclaim for his ”extensive experience”."
  • Christoph Schreuer
    "Christoph Schreuer is widely recognised as “the leading authority on investment arbitration”."Christoph Schreuer comes highly recommended for his "immense experience"of investment cases."

Chambers Global 2018

  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Leading Individual 2018 (Band 3, Dispute resolution)
    "Lisa Beisteiner advances in the rankings this year as a result of highly positive market feedback and taking a key role in the firm's instructions. "I think she is one of the rising superstars in arbitration in Austria," a client says, and praises her as "highly analytical: getting very deep into the facts and circumstances." Another client notes her impressive working speed."
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Most in demand arbitrator 2018 (Band1)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Leading Individual 2018 (Band 1)
    "Gerold Zeiler is recognised as one of the most prominent names in the field of arbitration, where he excels as both counsel and arbitrator. In addition to his outstanding expertise, a client also notes his ""great business acumen,"" adding that he is ""sharp and comes straight to the point in a few minutes.""
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution – Leading firm 2018 (Austria, Band 2)
2017
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "Lisa Beisteiner is “very bright, outstanding both academically and as counsel“"
  • Alfred Siwy
    Who's Who Legal 2017
    "Alfred Siwy is described as a “star performer” by our sources, the quality of Alfred Siwy’s work and firm is widely recognised."

Chambers Europe 2017

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Leading Individual 2017 (Band 1, Dispute resolution)
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    Leading Individual 2017 (Band 4, Employment)
    "Hans Georg Laimer has a lot of integrity, he is very exact, he doesn't mess around and he is very solution-oriented."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Leading Individual 2017 (Band 4, Dispute resolution)
    "Lisa Beisteiner represents energy clients as well as international corporates in VIAC and ICC proceedings. Sources describe her as a “very dedicated, very friendly and extremely sharp” practitioner."
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Employment – Leading firm 2017 (Austria, Band 4)
  • Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
    Dispute Resolution – Leading firm 2017 (Austria, Band 2)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    "Founding partner Gerold Zeiler is an unrivalled arbitration expert, acting as both arbitrator and counsel on high-stakes international cases. Clients extol him as “one of the grands seigneurs of the Austrian arbitration community. He is very experienced, very smart but very friendly, with very good business acumen.” He is instructed by a strong banking and energy names as well as government entities.""

Chambers Global 2017

  • Gerold Zeiler
    Most in demand arbitrator (Band1)
  • Gerold Zeiler
    Leading Individual 2017 (Band 1)
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    Leading Individual 2017 (Band 4, Dispute resolution)
2016

GAR 9th edition

  • Alfred Siwy
    "Alfred Siwy impressed us with his hands-on approach and extensive knowledge of public international law."

Chambers Global 2016

  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "Clients praise Hans Georg Laimer of zeiler.partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH as "very structured, with a good understanding of our views and needs.""
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "Focusing on both domestic and international arbitration and particularly active in the energy sector, Lisa Beisteiner is described as a lawyer who is "dedicated and bright with great business acumen."" Chambers Global 2016
2015

Chambers Global 2015

  • Gerold Zeiler
    "Gerold Zeiler of zeiler.partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH is widely regarded as a leading arbitrator in the market."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "Lisa Beisteiner of zeiler.partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH is a visible figure in arbitration proceedings involving the energy industry."
2014
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "Hans Laimer is diligent, knowledgeable and practical."

Chambers Europe 2014

  • Gerold Zeiler
    "He is excellent at what he does. His know-how is not only local, but international, which sets him apart. He doesn't get emotional, which makes him excellent for meetings that take unexpected turns. He is also flexible and extremely efficient." "Highly rated Austrian arbitration lawyer Gerold Zeiler recently acted on several significant BIT and other investment-related cases on behalf of major European clients. He is noted for his focus on energy-related disputes."
  • Lisa Beisteiner
    "Lisa Beisteiner is developing a busy arbitration practice, with peers and clients continuing to praise her activity in this area."
  • Hans Georg Laimer
    "Clients praise Hans Georg Laimer's employment and data protection law capabilities. Market commentators describe him as "an excellent legal adviser.""