Particularly experienced in the real estate, gambling, and banking segments, DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH frequently acts in mass litigation proceedings and offers particular skills in litigation brought by consumer protection agencies regarding general terms and conditions. Peter Csoklich excels in insurance disputes and leads the team alongside Markus Kellner, who is a name to note for mass action matters in the banking segment.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Markus Kellner is very direct and effective.'

  • ‘The firm is a very reliable partner. We no longer need to monitor deadlines internally and receive reliable information before each deadline expires. The team works excellently together internally and across disciplines.’

  • ‘Reliability in technical and scheduling matters'

  • ‘Litigation in a foreign country is always a challenge. You have to put your trust in a law firm abroad with whom you usually have never worked with before. DSC showed us that they are our trusted partner from day one, with their experience and knowledge in litigation.'

  • ‘Their professionalism is excellent and they are not afraid to guide you through a difficult litigation and take position based on their extensive legal experience.'

  • 'The banking law team around Markus Kellner concentrates an incredible amount of expertise. The pleadings are almost scientific monographs.'
  • 'Markus Kellner's expertise and ability to combine and grasp ideas is unrivaled.'
  • ‘Markus Kellner is not only a legal luminary but also a true partner in our success. His proactive approach and ability to anticipate challenges before they arise have been invaluable to our organization. His exceptional communication skills ensure that we are always well-informed, and his hands-on, no-nonsense attitude has been instrumental in achieving our goals.'

Key clients

  • BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft
  • DHL
  • Markus Braun, former Wirecard CEO
  • ERSTE Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkasse AG
  • Logwin AG
  • Lutz Assekuranz Versicherungsvermittlung GesmbH
  • Post + Co (P & I) BV.
  • Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • UniCredit Bank Austria AG
  • Zürich Versicherung AG

Work highlights

  • Represented numerous online gambling providers including Mr Green Limited and William Hill Global PLC in more than 2,000 cases relating to the reimbursement of incurred losses, including the representation of Mr Green before the ECJ.
  • Represented UniCredit Bank Austria AG in defending against claims brought by bondholders of the Alpine Group, formerly one of Austria's largest construction companies.
  • Represented several of Austria’s leading banks in Supreme Court litigation over the validity of loan processing fees.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Csoklich, Markus Kellner

Other key lawyers

Christoph Leitgeb