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Daniel Schmidt

Senior Associate
About

Daniel Schmidt advises national and international clients on the entire spectrum of corporate and commercial law.

He focuses on M&A, private equity as well as national and cross-border restructurings. Due to his international orientation, Daniel regularly advises on the market entry into Austria, group structuring, acquisition structuring as well as post-M&A integrations and continuously coordinates international teams in various functional compositions.

Clients appreciate his tailor-made solutions, which precisely address their needs due to his comprehensive understanding of the legal and economic framework of his advisory activities.

Areas of FocusCorporateTechnology
Professional QualificationsRechtsanwalt registered with Rechtsanwaltskammer Wien

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising Vertex Inc., a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions on the acquisition of ecosio GmbH, a leading B2B integration provider specializing in electronic data interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing.
  • Advising Pfizer on the Austrian aspects of the global acquisition of Seagen, a world-leader in antibody drug conjugates (ADC) technology.
  • Advising a leading global data provider on the establishment of a joint venture in the sports sector with a technology and media company.*
  • Advising a listed US group on the acquisition and post-merger integration of an Austrian company that develops and manufactures equipment for the production of steel construction elements.*
  • Advising on various transactions and restructuring projects in the Austrian rail cargo sector.*

* Denotes experience before cooperation with DLA Piper.

Languages
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University St. Gallen, MBA-HSG, 2020

  • University of Vienna, Dr. iur., 2017

  • University of Vienna, LL.M., 2015

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Vienna Bar Association

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