Real estate

DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Client Satisfaction

The ‘truly outstanding team’ at DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH manages transactions for banks and real estate funds, providing both buy and sell-side advice in relation to office, hotel and logistics properties. The practice is also adept at handling matters arising under rental law, handling lease agreements and also appearing for clients in rent-related disputes. Predominantly focusing on real estate transactions, practice head Wilfried Seist acts for investors looking to acquire or divest Austrian properties, while also handling contentious matters. Nina Mitterdorfer handles both asset and share deals in addition to advising on tenancy law, with Antonia Rosenauer combining expertise in real estate transactions, tenancy and civil disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘DSC covers the full range of real estate law matters at a supreme level. They handle everyday legal work in the same professional manner as high profile transactions. DSC’s opinions on legal matters are taken very seriously in the real estate community, which is very beneficial for their clients.’
‘We are involved in many of the larger real estate transactions in Austria and therefore come across most of the large law firms in Austria. Based on this experience, we use the services of DSC for our own purposes, since we believe they deliver excellent and practical, useful advice.’
‘We work primarily with Wilfried Seist, who is one of the preeminent real estate attorneys in Austria. Since he knows our business really well, we can immediately come to the point without having to give long explanations on the background of our questions. Wilfried's knowledge goes far beyond pure real estate law, which enables him to give quick and precise answers to complex questions.’
‘I have to say that I was not disappointed at all. DSC's performance has been outstanding right from the start. We use this firm in particular with regard to lease agreement for our hotel projects. One can immediately see that they know the leisure industry and understand the economics behind it.’
‘We particularly appreciate Wilfried Seist's hands-on approach and his clear and always understandable legal advice. We really feel we are in good legal hands with him and his guidance. He has always given us a clear and complete picture of the relevant issues.’
‘Outstanding competence in real estate law and related topics; very fast reaction times; always available; cost sensitive, hands-on approach, not too theoretical but high practical impact.’
‘A truly outstanding team covering every aspect of real estate law and the surrounding legal areas. They are reliable and fast in their responses. Their legal advice gives you the confidence and basis for your own decision making. They are really trusted advisers. DSC comprehends immediately whether you need a further legal analysis or a quick hint on how proceed.’
‘Wilfried Seist is one of the gurus of Austrian real estate law. Despite that fact, he is easily accessible. He can think out of the box and often comes up with surprising solutions. Antonia Rosenauer and Nina Mitterdorfer are often engaged in asset management related legal issues. They are up and coming excellent legal advisers.’

Key clients

Accor Invest Austria Ges. m.b.H.
Akron Real Estate Management GmbH
Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien- Kapitalanlage GmbH
BNP Paribas
CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
ECE Projektmanagement GmbH & Co KG
HRG - Group
LLB Immo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H.
Raiffeisen Holding Niederösterreich – Wien Reg GmbH
UniCredit Leasing (Austria) GmbH
DSR Hotel Holding GmbH

Work highlights

Advised Bank Austria Real Invest Immobilien-Kapitalanlage GmbH in connection with the divesture of the headquarters of ÖBB in the form of a share deal.
Advised Saturn Tower Liegenschaftsbesitz GmbH in connection with the sale of Saturn Tower via the combination of an asset and share deal.
Advised European Impact Property Fund S.C.A. in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of four logistics properties in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Styria.

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