A strategic focus on advising domestic entrepreneurial families on asset structuring and management sees DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH frequently engaged in complex cross-border structures and succession planning. International HNWI with private foundations in Austria also seek out practice head Christoph Mager for assistance with multi-jurisdictional asset structuring and the execution of wills, while Elisabeth Stichmann is recognised for her extensive knowledge of foundations law. Dimitar Hristov supports on tax matters, particularly in relation to the CEE/SEE and Brazilian markets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Best understanding of clients' needs.’

  • ‘Christoph Mager is a great team leader and problem solver.’

  • ‘Very efficient and good approach to the relevant problem.’

  • ‘Very good negotiators.’

  • ‘The law firm works very professionally. They work reliably and transparently. Both online calls and personal conversations are well prepared and run smoothly. ’

  • ‘We always work with Elisabeth Stichmann. You can always rely on her. She works in great detail and explains things well to us. She develops different options and shows us alternative paths.’

Key clients

  • H.M.Z. Privatstiftung
  • Nowikov Family
  • Continuatio Privatstiftung
  • JN Privatstiftung
  • Avinos Privatstiftung

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christoph Mager

Other key lawyers

Elisabeth Stichmann, Dimitar Hristov