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DORDA

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria

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DORDA

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Digitalization, sustainability and increasingly strict compliance regulations all pose major challenges for the financial sector and require serious forward planning. DORDA advises both national and international banks, funds and other financial institutions and corporate borrowers on all relevant legal issues. Our experts cover the entire spectrum of the – often complex and convoluted – rules of banking and financial regulations. We advise on financing, from standard loans, cash pooling and mezzanine financing to innovative forms of financing (and how to restructure them) and other financial transactions. We can also clear up any confusion over topical issues, such as sustainability and crypto assets, by guiding our clients though all contract-related and regulatory aspects.

  • Acquisition, project, asset/ private equity, venture capital and mezzanine financings
  • Loan financing, including syndicated loan financing
  • Leasing, including international leasing
  • Securitizations and other structured financing
  • Cash pooling
  • Alternative Investments
  • Representation on regulatory issues and procedures
  • Advice on investment funds, pension and provident schemes
  • Drafting of contracts for banks, financial service providers and borrowers
  • Business acquisitions, restructurings, outsourcing and privatizations in the financial services sector
  • Support in implementing sustainability requirements
  • Advice on digitalization and crypto assets and services

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Austria

What the Team is Known For

DORDA is a well-respected law firm with expertise across the full range of banking and finance law, often acting for domestic and international lenders. The team regularly assists with bridge loans and acquisition finance, as well as real estate transactions, with further expertise in direct lending mandates. Additionally, DORDA covers LBO financing and large syndicated financing and refinancing projects. Its capabilities in restructuring also make it a choice for clients seeking insolvency-related advice. The team also offers complementary dispute resolution services to its banking clients, as well as regulatory advice and assistance with ESG-related financing matters.

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Strengths

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  • DORDA is very solution-oriented and knows what we need. The lawyers are always available for us.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • DORDA is strong in regulatory and supervision matters.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andreas Zahradnik
    Andreas Zahradnik

    Andreas Zahradnik

    As one of Austria's top experts in banking and finance regulatory law, Andreas Zahradnik regularly acts for clients in disputes and on fintech, sustainability and insolvency-related mandates.

    • Andreas Zahradnik only has strengths. We have an excellent and brilliant cooperation with him.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
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  • Tibor Varga
    Tibor Varga

    Tibor Varga

    Tibor Varga is recognised for his wide-ranging banking and finance practice. He is sought after for his prowess handling bridge and facility agreements, project financing and restructuring, often assisting with multi-jurisdictional mandates.

    • Tibor Varga is active in the market. He is a good lawyer who is incredibly intelligent.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Tibor Varga is a well-versed and calm lawyer.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
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