General counsel, head of legal, M&A and compliance | Hasslacher Holding
Christian Siller
General counsel, head of legal, M&A and compliance | Hasslacher Holding
First, can you please give us an idea of the sort of work your team has done recently?
We have recently completed several M&A deals. For example, in 2023, we acquired a stake in a Spanish company, and in 2024, we acquired a stake in a Canadian company. I was responsible for overseeing the internal legal and transactional tasks and coordinating with external counsel. In our international timber project company, I am responsible for handling contractual matters. We frequently engage in international construction contracts, particularly for projects in Australia, the UK, and Scandinavia.
How does your legal strategy change during periods of instability or uncertainty?
The legal strategy does not really change during such times. As the general counsel, we need to be flexible and deal with, and adapt to, the constantly changing challenges.
Do you make use of any ‘legal tech’ products, and if so, for which areas of your job do you find it most useful?
No, currently we do not.
General counsel | HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER