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European law firm Fieldfisher is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Bejan as a partner in its Vienna office. A seasoned commercial disputes and international arbitration specialist, Maria brings extensive cross-border experience and a strong track record in resolving complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Maria has worked as an attorney and most recently, partner for several well-known Austrian law firms, specialising in high-stakes litigation and international arbitration cases, particularly post-M&A disputes. She is also a qualified mediator, recognised for her pragmatic and strategic approach to dispute resolution.
With her appointment, Fieldfisher continues to grow its disputes offering in Austria. She joins the dispute resolution team led by practitioner and arbitration expert Dr Alice Meissner, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier expertise in contentious matters.
Darren’s hire marks another milestone in Fieldfisher’s ongoing expansion of its broader international dispute resolution capabilities. Fieldfisher's disputes offering now comprises more 450 contentious lawyers across the firm’s international network. Over the past 12 months, the firm has enhanced its specialist litigation offering through notable additions, including commercial and banking litigation expert John McElroy and commercial disputes and arbitration specialist Darren Kenny.
Thomas Ruhm, Managing Partner of Fieldfisher Austria, commented:
"Maria's arrival marks a significant step in the growth of our Vienna office. Her deep expertise in international arbitration and commercial litigation complements our existing strengths, alongside Alice Meissner and her team and enhances our ability to serve clients facing increasingly complex cross-border disputes. We are delighted to welcome her to the team."
Maria Bejan said:
"Austria and the wider CEE region are seeing a significant rise in complex, cross-border disputes, and clients are increasingly looking for legal advisers who can combine local insight with international reach. Fieldfisher’s expertise in Europe, combined with its presence in key global markets like China and the US, offers a unique opportunity to deliver seamless, strategic dispute resolution services. I’m thrilled to join a firm with such a strong reputation and look forward to helping clients navigate their most challenging disputes with clarity and confidence."
Fieldfisher officially launched its Vienna office on 1 June 2023. Today, the firm has four partners and a total headcount of 36. Fieldfisher Austria is particularly known for corporate, dispute resolution, data protection and information, employment, real estate, IP and regulatory advice. The team boast a combined deep understanding and experience of the financial services, life sciences, energy and natural resources, and technology sectors.
