Pioneering banking law 

For more than three decades, DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich has been a trusted advisor to Austria’s banking industry. We guide financial institutions through complex regulatory landscapes, cutting-edge product development, and high-stakes disputes that shape the market.

We combine technical excellence with real-world insight — delivering clear, strategic, and commercially focused advice.

Financing. Structured. Seamless.

Whether capital increases, mezzanine financings, or loan agreements — we are a trusted partner across the full spectrum of financing transactions.

For decades, we have advised on everything from traditional bank lending and bond issuances to complex mezzanine structures and equity measures. We help clients identify the right approach — and ensure flawless execution.

Our advice is comprehensive and commercially focused, covering everything from transaction structuring and documentation to regulatory and corporate law considerations.

A Powerful Partner in Court
We represent banks in complex litigation — from individual disputes to large-scale and test-case proceedings. Whether in the courtroom or the public arena, we bring strategic clarity, litigation expertise, and the experience needed to prevail before national and European top courts.
Terms & Consumer Law — Built for Scale

Mass business requires solutions that are both precise and practical. We design and optimize contractual frameworks that stand up to scrutiny — legally sound, commercially viable, and tailored to our clients’ needs.

Thought Leadership That Matters

Our lawyers are not only advisors, but recognized thought leaders. They teach, publish, and actively shape the legal and regulatory debate — bringing fresh perspective to every mandate.

Clients benefit from forward-looking advice that anticipates risks and opportunities ahead of the curve.

Key Areas — Banking

• Development and implementation of innovative banking products — end-to-end and fully compliant

• Strategic dispute resolution for financial institutions — from investment advice claims and collective actions to complex derivatives (including interest rate swaps)

• Legal opinions on complex matters — from outsourcing and market entry to compound interest issues

• Contract drafting across B2B and B2C — from auto leasing and account agreements to payment services (ZaDiG) disclosures

  Key Areas — Financing

• Debt financing, including LMA-standard transactions and security structuring
• Bond issuances, with and without prospectus requirements
• Mezzanine financing instruments, including profit participation rights
• Equity measures and capital increases