Anne-Karin Grill

Anne-Karin is a highly accomplished international dispute resolution lawyer specializing in complex commercial litigation and ADR (arbitration and mediation). She has extensive experience advising and representing clients in cross-border, multi-jurisdictional disputes, expertly navigating both judicial and arbitral forums.

Anne-Karin’s litigation experience is a cornerstone of her practice. She is well-versed in advocacy before Austrian state courts, including in proceedings for the domestic enforcement or setting-aside of international arbitral awards. Her courtroom skills complement her arbitration expertise, enabling her to provide robust representation throughout all phases of dispute resolution. She is regularly called as a court-certified legal interpreter/translator in English, augmenting her ability to support clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes effectively.

In addition to her advocacy work before courts and tribunals, Anne-Karin also acts as an arbitrator and is a CEDR-accredited mediator in commercial disputes. She is also a certified mediation advocate through the International Mediation Institute (IMI).

As President of the Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut) and a Board member of the Vienna Bar Association, Anne-Karin is a recognized leader in her field. She also serves on the Mediation Advisory Board of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) and the Panel of Conciliators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). In 2022, the European Commission appointed her to its prestigious pool of arbitrators for bilateral disputes under EU trade agreements, underlining her international stature.

Anne-Karin teaches at the University of Vienna and in distinguished international programs, sharing her expert knowledge to shape the next generation of dispute resolution professionals. Her reputation for quick comprehension, responsiveness, and empathetic client service has earned her accolades from Chambers Global, The Legal 500, JUVE and Who’s Who Legal. Under her leadership, AKG ADVISORY has risen to become one of Austria’s leading law firms specializing in dispute resolution.