DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Client SatisfactionLeveraging the firm’s global network, DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH regularly acts for international financial institutions on cross-border financings for projects in the energy and infrastructure sector as well as on regulatory, sanctions-related, and corporate matters. Marcell M. Németh, previously at Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, took over as head of the finance and projects group from Oskar Winkler in April 2024, while the team’s new CEE English law hub is led by Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik, who is a key contact for international clients and handles the full gamut of debt finance matters.
Testimonials
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‘Very good cross-border team, outstanding performance with good coordination skills. ’
‘Very good understanding of our needs, and even pointing out aspects that we had not taken into account, that have improved our position during the negotiation process. Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik has an absolute brilliant cross-border team!’
‘Good international focus. In-depth knowledge of legal issues related to the practice. Correct advice showing alternatives to achieve the objective. Right approach in negotiations.’
‘Practice-oriented advise, short response time and good availability.’
‘Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik is experienced in international financing transactions and gives practice-oriented advise.’
‘A complex, diverse knowledge base, with a legal, financial and economic perspective, which can be drawn upon at all stages and in all areas of a transaction.’
- 'Clearly outlined options in a decision situation, outlining their legal, financial and tax implications, advantages and disadvantages. Not just legal representation, but real support.’
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- Government of Kyrgyzstan
- Oldenburgische Landesbank AG
- AkquiVest
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich Wien AG
- Deere & Company
- Bepoda GmbH
- Österreichische Kontrollbank AG
- Oldenburgische Landesbank AG
- UBS AG
- Schelcher Prince Gestion
- Euroflorist
- Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
- DC 3 PropCo GmbH & Co KG
Work highlights
- Advised Bepoda GmbH on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the Sber Vermögensverwaltungs AG in Abwicklung from a sanctioned entity.
- Advised a consortium of commercial banks including Oldenburgische Landesbank AG, AkquiVest and Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich Wien AG on the structuring of an acquisition financing for EduPro Group.
- Advised Deere & Company on the financing aspects of an acquisition, with a focus on the structure of the debt repayment, taking into account various restructurings and the repayment of loans to banks and capital funds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jasna Zwitter-Tehovnik, Marcell M. Németh