DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH has acted on a broad range of cases across a range of courts and jurisdictions. The practice has recently acted in mass claims and liability disputes for service providers, and banking litigation is another core strength of the practice, with the firm leading on cases before the Supreme Court. Peter Csoklich is particularly experienced in foundation and corporate law-related litigation, Markus Kellner and Clemens Klotzinger lead on banking cases and Christoph Leitgeb is active in the gambling sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'For difficult commercial disputes, above all in banking matters, this practice is the one we trust. They handle complex, high-value cases across different legal areas with strong coordination inside the team. What we like most is the mix of deep legal know-how and clear strategy that always reflects our business goals.'
- ‘Markus Kellner leads the team and is a key figure in Austrian banking litigation. He has excellent timing and a very clear view on complex cases, which he always communicates effectively and with exactly the right amount of detail.’
- ‘What sets this practice apart from its competitors is its ability to manage complex, high-stakes commercial disputes across various legal fields, especially banking law. We highly appreciate their deep legal expertise, strategic insight and seamless collaboration within the team.’
- ‘DSC supports us in the most important banking litigation currently underway. They have a very proactive and highly skilled banking and finance team and demonstrate an exceptional ability to manage complex and sophisticated matters with remarkable proficiency. The team showcases deep legal expertise and a comprehensive understanding of multifaceted issues.’
- ‘Markus Kellner is a phenomenal lawyer, technically very skilled, with great foresight and an absolutely meticulous approach. He is always on top of the details, very solution-oriented and shows a great understanding of what is important to the client, both legally and economically.’
- 'Christoph Leitgeb and his team have extensive experience in handling Austrian player claims filed against gaming operators, and they have the resources to assist quickly and efficiently.'
Key clients
- Evoke Group
- ACCOR Austria Invest GmbH
- BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft
- CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
- DHL
- Interwetten Gaming Limited
- ERSTE Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkasse AG
- Logwin AG
- Lutz Assekuranz Versicherungsvermittlung GesmbH
- Post + Co (P & I) BV.
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- Zürich Versicherung AG
Work highlights
Represented online gambling providers including Mr Green Limited, William Hill Global PLC, 888 Holdings Group and Virtual Digital Services Limited, all subsidiaries of Evoke Group, as well as Interwetten Gaming Limited, in more than 5,000 cases relating to the reimbursement of incurred losses.
Represented numerous Austrian banks in litigation over credit and loan processing fees and other surcharges.
Represented UniCredit Bank Austria AG in disputes with bondholders of the Alpine Group.
Practice head
Peter Csoklich; Markus Kellner
Other key lawyers
Clemens Klotzinger; Christoph Leitgeb