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DLA Piper LLP

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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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  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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 respondentGlobal
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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 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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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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.

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • Elisabeth Stichmann is very responsive and always stays calm.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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