DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH, organizačná zložka is active in handling cross border financial transactions, project financing structures and securitisation agreements for a range of clients including international financial institutions, corporations and banks. Head of the department Michaela Stessl  is noted for her ‘profound knowledge’ in transactions for clients in the space and defence sector. Radislav Bibel assists clients with preparing transfer pricing documentation and advising on any issues that may come up.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Michaela Stessl and her team are truly prepared responsive and patient.’

  • ‘DLA Piper's approach is both efficient and practical, providing tailored and straightforward advice that meets the unique needs of clients. Their expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality legal services are noteworthy.’

  • ‘Michaela Stessl stands out for her exceptional expertise and legal prowess in a variety of sectors, including defence and space. Her profound knowledge of these industries, coupled with an innovative approach, truly sets her apart. Michaela consistently provides insightful and forward-thinking legal solutions that address the unique challenges of these complex fields.’

Key clients

  • Alteo
  • Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
  • Team.blue
  • U.S. Steel Košice
  • United States Steel Corporation
  • Berry Global
  • Volex
  • Samsung SDS
  • Warner Bros
  • Constantia Flexibles International
  • Brunswick Group
  • Citigroup Global Markets
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals
  • Red Hat
  • CGI

Work highlights

  • Advising Discovery group on the refinancing of a facility with UniCredit Bank provided in connection with Nitra Shopping Centre, in Slovakia.
  • Aiding the International Capital Market Association and International Securities Lending Association with the recharacterisation of risk and the effectiveness of the netting provisions of the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA). Both are governed by English law.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michaela Stessl

Other key lawyers

Andrej Liska