Global Guide 2026 : Austria
Provided by DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte
Banking & Finance – forward-looking, precise, and market-driven
For over 30 years, DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich has been a trusted adviser to the Austrian banking sector, combining technical excellence with deep industry insight. The team covers the full spectrum of Banking & Finance, delivering clear, pragmatic and solution-driven advice.
Thought leadership & market insight
Strong academic presence and close ties between theory and practice enable forward-looking advice and early risk identification.
Strategic litigation strength
Recognized for complex individual, mass and test cases, including consumer protection, contractual terms and payment fraud, before Austrian and European higher courts.
Consumer law & mass business
Expertise in standardised documentation, ensuring legal certainty at scale.
Financing expertise
Comprehensive advice on lending (incl. LMA), bond issuances, mezzanine financings and capital measures, from structuring to execution.
International reach
Proven capability in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly in banking litigation.
Key areas of expertise include
Provided by Chambers
DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte is noted for its strong work for a variety of major Austrian banks. The law firm is active on real estate development project financings as well as regulatory topics in relation to loan agreements, compliance and transaction structuring. The team has experience on mandates related to crypto products and is well versed in cross-border mandates.
Provided by Chambers
The lawyers are not only legal experts, but also sparring partners who know how to move things forward pragmatically.
DSC has a very high level of expertise and market understanding. No matter how complex a matter, the team finds legally sound and economically clever solutions.
DSC provides very prompt and clear answers to the questions and practical implementation tips. Complex topics are quickly grasped and answered compactly.
DSC offers an exceptionally high level of expertise, coupled with the ability to formulate complicated issues precisely.
The team merges technical proficiency with a practical, business-oriented approach, attributes that are particularly beneficial in intricate or urgent situations.
Provided by DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte
Markus Kellner
Head of Department
Fabian Liebel
Christoph Diregger
Head of Department
Anna-Maria Heil
Martin Legath
Petra Felzmann
Lorenz Krismer
Clemens Klotzinger
Markus Weichbold
Simon Drobnik
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