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DLA Piper's Austrian corporate and M&A practice advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of corporate law, from establishing a company to carrying out complex cross-border reorganizations, as well as on national and international M&A transactions. The team's clients range from global corporations to medium-sized international and domestic companies to start-ups and University spin-offs.

Embedded within DLA Piper's global corporate practice spanning more than 40 countries and over 90 offices, the Austrian team is in an ideal position to support its clients with the most complex cross-border deals.

Furthermore, the Vienna corporate team has particular experience in the Life Sciences and Automotive sectors as well as with inbound investments from China. Having advised on some of the most significant M&A investments undertaken by Chinese investors in Austria so far, the Austrian team established a dedicated China Desk at its Vienna office.

The core advisory services provided by the Austrian corporate team include:

  • Structuring transactions
  • Share and asset purchase contracts
  • Structuring and establishing joint ventures
  • Post-merger integration advice
  • Private equity and venture capital deals
  • Advice on exit strategies
  • National and cross-border reorganization
  • Corporate governance
  • Corporate housekeeping
  • Litigation related to corporate law


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper represents a range of notable clients, including financial services providers, as well as life sciences and technology companies. The team assists with the Austrian aspects of global corporate reorganisations and transactions thanks to its strong global network.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Pfizer on the Austrian elements of its acquisition of Seagen.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper offers strong legal knowledge, the ability to propose effective decisions to non-standard tasks, responsiveness and reliability.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • DLA Piper's strengths include strategic planning, expert collaboration and effective communication. I was particularly impressed by the team's flexibility and speed in handling complex matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are extremely competent and driven. They have deep knowledge and are solution-driven, but at the same time always calm and structured.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The team is always exceptionally well prepared and interactions are particularly focused and solution-oriented. It never loses sight of the transaction goals while striving to optimise the deal.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • DLA Piper has highly skilled individuals on all levels and an international set-up. It offers hands-on and practical advice and the team is extremely responsive.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christoph Mager
    Christoph Mager

    Christoph Mager

    Christoph Mager is mandated for his expertise in complex and cross-border acquisitions and dispositions with a particular focus on the technology and automotive sectors. He is also adroit with spin-offs and restructurings.

    • Christoph Mager is a pleasure to work with. He is easy-going, pragmatic and available.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Maria Doralt
    Maria Doralt

    Maria Doralt

    Maria Doralt is noted for her skilful handling of a variety of mandates, from acquisitions and restructurings to carve-outs and financing rounds. She is particularly visible in the financial services and technology sectors.

    • Maria Doralt has a combination of legal excellence and commercial acumen. I would refer to her as having an unshakeable kind of focus.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • She has it all: outstanding legal skills, unrivalled commitment and excellent interpersonal skills. She is able to resolve the most complex legal topics and understands all business aspects of M&A.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Maria Doralt is dedicated, client-oriented and very responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Maria Doralt consistently provides excellent, solution-oriented, pragmatic and to-the-point advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Maria Doralt is an incredibly talented and dedicated lawyer. She is a true pleasure to work with because she always comes up with solutions that work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Elisabeth Stichmann
    Elisabeth Stichmann

    Elisabeth Stichmann

    Elisabeth Stichmann assists with cross-border corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions. She regularly advises clients active in the sport, IT and life sciences sectors.

    • She impresses with her legal skills, experience and the way she quickly gets into business topics, trying to get a clear understanding to support the business as best and efficiently as possible.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Elisabeth Stichmann is excellent and goes above and beyond for us. She is firm and fair. I appreciate her style with us and external parties.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Elisabeth Stichmann is very responsive and always stays calm.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Elisabeth Stichmann has a really good overview of complex transactions and is very precise and client-oriented. She pushes transactions through.

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