Vienna Rules News Today

A general introduction to alternative dispute resolution methods in Austria, covering key considerations surrounding arbitration, mediation and other mechanisms.

On 23 July 2020, the Austrian Supreme Court ( Oberste Gerichtshof, OGH) rendered its decision in 18 ONc 1/20x, 1 in which it considered a (repeated) challenge of an arbitrator in a VIAC proceeding. Facts The Respondent in the arbitral proceeding had already unsuccessfully objected to the arbitrators appointment on a prior occasion. Drawing on Article 20 of the Vienna Rules, the Respondent had expressed doubt over impartiality and independence in their first formal challenge in May 2019. The VIA...

Introduction CAM") enacted its new Arbitration Rules (the " New Rules"), applicable to all proceedings commenced from the same date. The novelties in the New Rules are mainly inspired by the impact of COVID-19 on business relationships and its potential to increase litigation (it is estimated that such an increase might be of about 25%). More generally, the New Rules aim at helping companies and consumers to solve any dispute, even not related to COVID-19, easily, quickly and with lower costs. ...