Markus Schwaiger

Markus Schwaiger

Associate
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG

Biography

Markus Schwaiger is an associate in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group of Baker McKenzie’s Vienna office. Prior to joining the Firm, he gained valuable experience working for several renowned Austrian law firms.

Practice Focus

Markus focuses his practice on assisting both domestic and international clients in disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals, including the enforcement of claims and tracing of assets. Having a keen interest in the publicity process accompanying high-profile legal disputes, Markus further focuses on the field of litigation PR.

Representative Legal Matters

  • Represented an Asian real estate fund in a post M&A arbitration under the ICC Rules.

  • Represented a state entity from Southeastern Europe in an ICC arbitration over the early termination of a concession agreement.

  • Represented the former directors and shareholders of a restaurant chain against the new shareholder of the company in two post M&A commercial litigations.

Education

  • University of Graz
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish