Christoph Schreuer

Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich

Vienna www.zeilerfloydzad.com

christoph.schreuer@zeilerfloydzad.com Tel: +43 676 626 3239

Biography

Christoph Schreuer is of counsel with Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich and a graduate of the universities of Vienna, Cambridge and Yale. He is a former professor at Johns Hopkins University and University of Vienna, a member of the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and an arbitrator in ICSID and UNCITRAL cases. The author of numerous publications in international investment law, he is currently awaiting the publication of the third edition of his commentary on the ICSID Convention.

Nothing in particular, it was never planned. It just happened.

What has been the most memorable moment of your career so far?

I am still waiting for it. I have been fortunate to have had many great highlights throughout my career, many memorable moments, but still keep my eyes peeled for what’s yet to come.

What do you believe are the most important issues for clients to consider when entering into an arbitration?

A rational cost/benefit analysis.

How has the market changed since you first started practising?

The market has changed a fair bit since I first started practising. I would sum up the various changes and the evolution the field has seen and say that in today’s market there is more competition, more contentiousness and less civility. How important is it for senior practitioners to assist and mentor young arbitrators and counsel to further their careers?

Very important. We all have had meaningful mentors over the course of our professional development and advancement in the field. It is how this industry works and what is expected in this field. It is therefore imperative that we pass on to future generations the guidance we received, and provide them with our lessons learned and the insights we’ve gained.

What has been the best piece of career advice you have ever received?

To write a commentary on the ICSID Convention.

How does Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich distinguish itself from the competition?

All of the lawyers at our firm have a true passion for problem-solving. We treat our clients’ matters with a hands-on approach, with full partner involvement and constant personal commitment. The firm focuses on specific practice areas, arbitration being a major one, along with litigation, employment and industry sector focuses including shipping, energy, transport, construction and much more, and work in fully integrated and collaborative international teams, tailored to each specific matter.

Many of the firm’s clients conduct business regularly on an international level. This often requires legal expertise that goes beyond a single jurisdiction. After years of collaboration of our team members with colleagues in the US and the UK, in September 2020 we have decided to take the next step forward, and merge to form one global team, under the new name Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich. The firm now has offices in Vienna, New York, London, Chicago, Sydney and Houston, which allows us to advise our clients in integrated crossjurisdictional teams. Many of our lawyers are admitted to practise law in more than one jurisdiction, which adds to the firm’s international and collaborative capabilities and capacities. Our firm’s innovative structure enables us to assist our clients on a global scale in a variety of business sectors.

Peers and clients say: “I highly recommend Christoph” “He is the go-to Austrian investor-state arbitration expert”