Prof. (Hon) Dr. Christian Aschauer
ICC Court Member | Rechtsanwalt
About
Prof. (Hon) Dr. Christian Aschauer is an independent arbitrator specializing in international commercial arbitration. As an ICC Court Member and Rechtsanwalt, he brings unparalleled expertise to complex cross-border disputes.
Dr. Aschauer has arbitrated in more than 80 international cases under various institutional rules, including ICC, VIAC, Camera Arbitrale di Milano, SCC, and the Swiss Arbitration Rules. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, with particular expertise in engineering, construction, post-M&A, and defence.
Dr. Aschauer is frequently appointed as president or sole arbitrator and serves on various arbitration panels. He is known for his analytical approach, commercial understanding, and ability to handle complex legal and factual issues in international disputes with impartiality and expertise.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Arbitration
- International sales and purchase agreements
- Joint venture and shareholder disputes
- Construction and infrastructure disputes
- Licensing and intellectual property disputes
ICC Court Membership
Prof. (Hon) Dr. Christian Aschauer serves as a Court Member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). This prestigious appointment reflects his recognized expertise and standing in the international arbitration community.
Education & Professional Experience
Education
- 1997 Doctor in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Graz
- 1993 Master in Law (Mag. iur.), University of Graz
Admission to the bar
- 1999 in Vienna (Austria)
Professional experience
- Since 2024: Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
- 2017 - 2023: Member of the Council of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration
- Since 2016: Independent Arbitrator
- 2014 - 2025: Professor of arbitration law, University of Graz
- 2006 - 2012: Lecturer on civil procedure, University of Graz
- 2000 - 2016: Partner, ARP Andreas Reiner & Partners
- 1996 – 1999: Associate, Vienna
- 1991 – 1996: Research Fellow, University of Graz
Arbitration-related experience
More than 80 international cases as sole arbitrator, chairman, co-arbitrator or counsel, including under the rules of the ICC, VIAC, Milan Chamber of Arbitration, DIS, SCC, LCIA and UNCITRAL. Most of Dr. Aschauer's arbitrations have a foreign nexus, with parties from a broad range of countries, including extra-European countries.
Fields of specialization
International arbitration proceedings in the fields of engineering, energy, telecommunications, construction, joint ventures, international purchase agreements, pharmaceutical industry, M&A and R&D, proceedings to set aside arbitral awards as well as enforcement proceedings; international probate proceedings.
Languages
- German (native)
- English (fluent)
- Italian (fluent)
- French (fluent)
Memberships
- AIA - Italian Arbitration Association
- ASA - Swiss Arbitration Association
- Arb|Aut - Austrian Arbitration Association
- Chamber of Arbitration of Milan
- DIS - German Arbitration Institute
- ICC - Commission on Arbitration and ADR
- LIS - Liechtenstein Arbitration Association
Contact Dr. Aschauer
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