DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s Austrian commercial litigation group co-operates with the firm’s global capabilities to advise on cross-jurisdictional mandates, and the practice is notably strong in the betting, gambling, and gaming sectors on both licensing disputes and mass claims. The team also leads on financial, insurance, and real estate litigation. Claudine Vartian has experience in group litigation and competition law, while Andreas Daxberger leads on insurance, commercial and construction disputes.
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- ‘The team has a broad range of expertise and seems to be internally aligned, allowing for a smooth process on a wide range of issues. Offices across other countries and a collaborative spirit within the firm facilitate support in multiple jurisdictions, as well as on international matters.’
- ‘Andreas Daxberger is a thoughtful, responsive and very competent attorney who undertakes to thoroughly understand the client's overall needs and objectives and to provide constructive and balanced advice. He exemplifies great professional and personal character.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their accessibility, strategic thinking, and client care. Unlike some competitors who can appear distant or overly academic, the lawyers at DLA balance intellectual rigor with practical guidance.’
- ‘Precise legal advice, to the point, highly committed and responsive.’
- ‘Andreas Daxberger shows a high level of commitment, responsiveness, shows true interest in the client's business and challenges’
- ‘I had the pleasure of working with Veronika Appl in several matters and I cannot recommend her services highly enough. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the nuances of our business and case.’
- ‘All individuals are technically competent but at the same time pragmatic and quick. I regard this combination rarely seen even with other very accomplished law firms.’
- ‘Nicole Daniel is top of her class and advises in a professional but understandable manner. She provides good guidance and is a valuable support when weighing up the risks and defining our interests.’
Key clients
- UniCredit Bank Austria AG
- JBS S.A.
Work highlights
Represented an Austrian foundation in several litigation and arbitration proceedings, with accumulated amount in dispute of close to €1bn.
Represented a telecoms company in proceedings against a national organisation, as well as in a mass litigation comprising thousands of claims.
Advised an international entertainment, betting and gaming company on breaches of licensing requirements and resulting legal issues brought to court by consumers and litigation funders.
Other key lawyers
Claudine Vartian; Andreas Daxberger; Nicole Daniel; Veronika Appl