Member Profiles

Don’t flap around in the water! If you have a legal issue or question – choose the law firm with “The Fish Lawyer”. Engaging an expert saves time and money for your business. Aquarius Lawyers is the law firm for assisting those businesses working in the marine environment with all their legal issues. Our firm can provide advice and representation in all areas marine business, commercial fisheries, aquaculture and international law. Known as “The Fish Lawyer” for her specialization in aquaculture, marine and fisheries law, Katherine Hawes is the principal of Aquarius Lawyers. Katherine’s unique blend of business and maritime expertise means that you will be provided with a specialized and professional legal solution. The aim is to provide cost effective legal and compliance solutions for your business. Katherine is a regular speaker at international events on legal issues affecting the marine environment and has completed a Masters of Maritime Law. We understand that the legal system can be a maze but through sound legal advice we aim to guide you through that maze to find the best legal solution for you.

A boutique law firm offering a range of legal services in Compensation and Personal Injury Law. We offer advice on a No Win No Fee basis. We strive to deliver the highest quality legal work and service to our clients. Bound by innovation, not tradition, we continue to redefine the way we practice law. Located in Sydneys Northern Beaches we can also come to you. You will never be out of pocket. If you don’t win, you pay nothing. If you do win, our costs are deducted from the claim, so that you will be left with as much as possible. Our cost agreement is based on professional time and expenses. These costs are only paid once the claim is resolved. For more information contact our No Win No Fee Compensation Lawyers Sydney.

Professional background Partner with Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners since July 2007 Associate and partner in a highly reputed international law firm (1992-2007) Admitted to the Austrian bar in 1999 Attorney at a highly reputed US law firm (1988-1992) Admitted to the Ohio bar since October 1988 Lecturer Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M & A and Joint Venture Contracts, Juridicum, 1010 Vienna Internationale M&A Vertragsgestaltung, Juridicum, 1010 Vienna Introduction to U.S. Business Law, Juridicum, 1010 Vienna Education Dr. iur., University of Vienna, 1997 Mag. iur., University of Vienna, 1993 JD, University of Iowa, 1988 Core areas of competence Banking & Finance Corporate, M&A and Transactions Dispute Resolution Sectors Banks & Financial Institutions Retail Energy Languages German English (Mother tongue)

Dr. Johannes Hochleitner specializes in corporate law, including advising international groups on all relevant legal matters, ranging from the law on financial markets to consultancy in M&A transactions. The law firm Hochleitner Rechtsanwälte GmbH is situated in Upper Austria, an area which is proud of its thriving economy. Since more than 60 years, the law firm Hochleitner Rechtsanwälte GmbH is an important institution in this area and beyond, advising clients throughout Austria. Moreover, the team of Hochleitner Rechtsanwälte GmbH has relevant experience in cross-border contexts, including the E.U., the U.S., Canada, and several other areas.

It is my goal to provide my clients with comprehensive advice in all legal matters. My particular focus lies on representing clients in contentious and non-contentious civil and administrative proceedings. In addition, I am also an experienced defense attorney in criminal and white-collar crime cases. Practise areas: Criminal Law White Collar Crime Dispute Resolution Civil Law Family Law Divorce Career: since 2020: Attorney-at-Law 2022: Completion of the University Course on Information and Media Law at the University of Vienna (LL.M.) 2020: Foundation of the IBESICH law firm 2018: Bar exam 2015 - 2020: Trainee lawyer in several renowned Viennese law firms; secondment to an Austrian credit institution 2014 - 2015: Legal internship within the judicial district of the Vienna Higher Regional Court 2014: Graduation from Vienna University law school (Mag. iur.); term abroad in London at the LSE - London School of Economics and Political Sciences until 2014: Legal trainee in national and international law firms and interest groups; completion of a several-month internship with a bank in New York City, USA Languages: German English