Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
Contact number
+43 1 531 78 0About
Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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
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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised PetroRio on its acquisition of Dommo Energia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has outstanding legal skills, unrivalled commitment and business drive."
"DLA is excellent at cross-border M&A work. The team are very pragmatic, with good business judgement and seamless cross-border work."
"Lawyers are hands-on and keep us updated on all trends. We like that they are always available, meet the deadlines and have perfect commercial awareness."
"The team has outstanding legal skills, unrivalled commitment and business drive."
"DLA is excellent at cross-border M&A work. The team are very pragmatic, with good business judgement and seamless cross-border work."
"Lawyers are hands-on and keep us updated on all trends. We like that they are always available, meet the deadlines and have perfect commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Christoph Mager is mandated for his expertise in complex and cross-border acquisitions and dispositions with a particular focus on the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. He is also adroit with spin-offs and restructurings.
"It is really amazing and baffling how he can have such a vast area of expertise. He also has a very down-to-earth approach."
Maria Doralt is respected for her quality in handling 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.
"She is a great communicator, very business-driven and comes up with out-of-the-box solutions."
"Maria has it all: great legal skills, integrity and a pragmatic approach. We love working with her."