DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH is notable for its cross-border capabilities, and under the leadership of Marcell Németh, the finance team caters to international finance institutions in a range of transactions, including financing for energy and infrastructure projects. Nemeth is dual qualified in both England & Wales and Hungary, and has particular expertise in matters within the CEE region. Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik’s diverse practice encompasses restructurings, infrastructure projects and regulatory issues, while Oleksandr Kurdydyk advises both Ukrainian clients and international clients active in Ukraine.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Oleksandr Kurdydyk brings decades of experience in Ukraine, with an impeccable reputation and track record.’
- 'The team demonstrates strong knowledge of banking regulations across several jurisdictions, which is particularly valuable in handling complex cross-border cases.'
- 'Beyond their technical expertise, the team also brings a strategic and out-of-the-box mindset. They are able to look at issues from different angles, anticipate potential challenges, and suggest creative solutions that go beyond the obvious approaches.'
- 'Their ability to combine regulatory knowledge with innovative thinking significantly enhances the value they bring to cross-border matters.'
- 'The partners are highly responsive and easy to reach, which makes cooperation smooth and efficient.'
- 'Questions and requests are addressed quickly, and communication is always clear and constructive. This accessibility greatly facilitates progress on ongoing matters and creates a strong sense of reliability in our collaboration.'
- ‘Seamless legal project work, starting from transaction origination to closing.’
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation/World Bank Group
- ICICI Bank UK
- Podravka
- TAG GmbH
- Erste Group Bank AG and its subsidiaries
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien
- UniCredit and its subsidiaries
- VARTA Aktiengesellschaft
- Econergy Group
- MeSoFa Vermögensverwaltung
- European Investment Bank
Work highlights
Advised Podravka in relation to €50m of funding provided by the EBRD, structured as equity, in respect of the company's acquisition of the agricultural business of the Fortenova Group.
Advised International Finance Corporation and World Bank Group on a PPP airport project in Iraq.
Advised a group of approximately 15 Italian public and private companies on the financing, development, construction and operation, with a joint venture with Ukrainian entrepreneurs, of a logistics dry dock in Ukraine.
Practice head
Marcell Németh
Other key lawyers
Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik; Oleksandr Kurdydyk