Christoph Leitgeb

Practice Areas

DSC partner Christoph Leitgeb is widely recognized as one of Austria’s leading lawyers in gaming and gambling law.

He advises national and international gaming operators, online platforms and technology providers on all aspects of gambling regulation, licensing, compliance, corporate and commercial matters, as well as transactions.

With longstanding experience, Christoph frequently represents clients before Austrian and European courts and authorities, particularly in mass litigation and precedent-setting proceedings. Clients value his in-depth industry know-how and strategic advice in high-stakes cases.

Christoph heads the firm’s gaming and gambling practice and is a key figure in shaping legal discourse in this area. He regularly publishes and speaks on topics relating to gaming regulation, administrative law and public enforcement.

In addition, Christoph has extensive M&A experience, particularly in private equity, MBOs, start-up financing, and venture capital. He advises Austrian and international clients on structuring and executing M&A transactions, including reorganizations, joint ventures, and the implementation of employee and executive incentive and compensation systems such as ESOPs, virtual shares, and sweat equity.

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