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Corporate law and M&A is central to DORDA's activities. Our experts advise and assist domestic and international enterprises in all matters – from choosing the form of business organisation and its establishment, to complex national and international transactions. We assist strategic and financial investors in all aspects of private and public corporate acquisitions.

Our services include:

  • Transaction advice and implementation of corporate acquisitions
  • Strategic lead counsel for acquisitions outside Austria (e.g. Eastern Europe)
  • Corporate and tax law issues
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Takeover law
  • Advising board members and directors, as well as assessing matters of executive liability
  • Advice on shareholders' disputes
  • Designing and executing corporate restructurings (mergers, spin-offs, transformations, contributions)
  • Private equity and venture capital transactions
  • Management buy-out and leveraged buy-out transactions
  • Stock option plans

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Corporate/M&A - Austria

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The law firm DORDA houses a high-flying team acting on international M&A matters for both corporates and private equity investors. The law firm enjoys a strong standing in restructurings, strategic growth investments and asset deals. DORDA is particularly active in the digital and technology sectors, but also advises on deals in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics and real estate industries. Besides well-known corporates, the law firm also caters to shareholders and founders.

Foreign Desk

DORDA has notable experience advising on China-related work. Its China desk advises on transactions involving Chinese parties and on the establishment of businesses in Austria for Chinese companies and investors among other matters. Veit Öhlberger is the key contact for DORDA's China desk.

Work Highlights

  • DORDA advised Novo Holdings on the acquisition of a majority stake in Single Use Support.

Strengths

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Due to the broad range of capabilities within the law firm, DORDA can basically handle any request we have at a really good level of quality.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The team has deep knowledge of the topic and is collaborating together very smoothly, which helps with the good handling of the matter.

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The lawyers have a hands-on approach and a good understanding of internal processes, and therefore they provide very practical advice.

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The lawyers have a deep understanding of complex issues and go into the details while being factual, to the point and practical at the same time, which is very precious for a business organisation.

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Global

DORDA is always able to translate local idiosyncrasies in a way that international clients can understand them.

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Brodey
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Martin Brodey
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1

Managing partner Martin Brodey is revered for his experience in the Austrian M&A world. He often advises as lead counsel on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and investments in the healthcare and IT fields. He is also well equipped to act on behalf of asset management companies.

Martin Brodey is generally very strong both in terms of commercial understanding and technical implementation.

Martin Brodey is a very experienced M&A transaction lawyer with a sensible approach to our type of business.

Martin Brodey is a top lawyer in Austria.

I love Martin Brodey's proactive approach and understanding of the local market, which is invaluable for us.

Martin Brodey has outstanding experience and negotiation skills.

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Jürgen Kittel
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Jürgen Kittel
3
Band 3

Jürgen Kittel advises on an array of cross-border M&A mandates, including share acquisitions, deSPACs and strategic investments. He also assists with shareholder disputes and venture capital matters.

Jürgen Kittel has a wealth of transactional experience and is a very good negotiator with a strong sense of business.

The biggest strength of Jürgen Kittel is that he is able to read between the lines of what our business needs.

Jürgen Kittel is creative, commercial, practical and pragmatic.

Jürgen Kittel is a very good lawyer but at the same time possesses great commercial sense. He is also very responsive and has a great personality.

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Bernhard Rieder
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Bernhard Rieder
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Band 4

Bernhard Rieder regularly advises shareholders and well-known corporates on venture capital investments, share acquisitions, sales and group reorganisations.

His legal expertise is extremely strong, especially because he is very knowledgeable in both M&A and corporate law. He also has all the commercial understanding, is responsive and has a great team.

His approachable and always friendly personality makes working with him a true pleasure.

Bernhard Rieder consistently provides high-quality and hands-on legal advice, which is extremely valuable for us.

It is always great to work with Bernard Rieder. I would always pick him when needed.

We really like to work with Bernhard Rieder.

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Christian Ritschka
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Christian Ritschka
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Band 4

Christian Ritschka assists with M&A transactions and corporate mandates on behalf of multinational corporates and investment firms. He is particularly visible in the start-up scene, advising both targets and investors across Austria and beyond.

Christian Ritschka is generally very strong in terms of project management, negotiations and technical skills.

He is very available and will never come unprepared to a meeting. He has a deep understanding of your topic which makes working with him very fluent and smooth.

Christian Ritschka delivers highly professional support in M&A matters. He is always attuned to client needs and provides efficient, goal-oriented guidance.

Christian Ritschka has fast reaction times and is hard-working, straight to the point and friendly.

Christian Ritschka is very professional and always finds solutions.

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Andreas Mayr
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Andreas Mayr
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 5

Andreas Mayr assists with cross-border acquisitions, private equity matters and shareholder disputes, often on behalf of companies operating in the healthcare and technology sectors.

Andreas Mayr is very well connected to the Austrian market. Given his experience and expertise, he is able to translate this to international clients.

Andreas Mayr has incredible experience. It is incredibly impressive how well he navigates the situation and how he sees the problems. He is really good in communicating everything to the clients.

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Patricia Backhausen
Associates to watch

Patricia Backhausen offers strength in cross-border M&A transactions, with further expertise in private equity and venture capital mandates. Her client base includes private equity funds and holding companies.

Patricia Backhausen is a great legal expert who is very good with communication.

I think she is not just an amazing lawyer but also a great person in general.

Patricia Backhausen is really excellent and responsive. I have a very good impression of her work and would call her again with any questions.

Patricia Backhausen is a very responsive and competent lawyer.

She does an excellent job and is to the point and focused.

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Martin Brodey
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Martin Brodey
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
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Jürgen Kittel
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Jürgen Kittel
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Band 3
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Bernhard Rieder
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Bernhard Rieder
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Band 4
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Christian Ritschka
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Christian Ritschka
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Band 4
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Andreas Mayr
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Andreas Mayr
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 5
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Patricia Backhausen
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