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DORDA

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria


DORDA

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About

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In the endless battle between a dense regulatory framework and strong innovation, you need the right partner. Somebody who maps out the fields for pioneers.

If you are looking for a sparring partner with tried and tested industry know-how, the DORDA Health & Life Science Group is the right partner for you. We liaise with clients to develop strategies that go far beyond purely legal advice. The DORDA Health & Life Science Group paves the way for clients to take entrepreneurial, reliable, legally secure action.

Leading life science companies, cutting-edge biotech firms, and promising e-health start-ups rely on the Austrian market leader with an international Band 1 reputation.


  • Reliable risk assessment, practical instructions for action and economically viable solutions
  • Sparring partner with extensive access to all market-relevant stakeholders
  • Early identification of legal trends and proactive communication
  • Advice on all regulatory issues relating to medicinal products, medical devices, food supplements, cosmetics, wholesalers and pharmaceutical law
  • Specialized data protection consulting for the life sciences industry
  • Legal check for highly regulated life science business models for start-ups and investors
  • Internal/external audits and compliance reviews (FCPA, anti-bribery provisions)
  • M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets transactions for and in the life science industry

Chambers Review

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Healthcare & Life Sciences - Austria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Life sciences leader DORDA offers comprehensive expertise, with a strong focus on regulatory matters, pricing and reimbursement, advertising compliance, the implementation of clinical trials and product distribution. The team additionally assists life sciences clients with data protection and transactional work and represents them in disputes concerning contracts, unfair competition and product liability. The law firm's impressive client base includes some of the world's biggest international pharmaceutical companies as well as Austrian medical technology businesses and distributors.

Strengths

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  • The team are very pragmatic and approach issues with an in-house mindset, which helps them see the full picture. The lawyers provide fast, clear advice and act as effective sparring partners.

    Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • DORDA offer a very good understanding of the industry and have business acumen. We always receive responses from partners with the highest degree of expertise.

    Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Francine Brogyányi
    Band 1Francine Brogyányi

    Francine Brogyányi

    Market-leading practitioner Francine Brogyányi boasts long-standing experience in the life sciences field and is highly active advising prominent domestic and multinational clients on their business activities in Austria. She is particularly noted for her expertise in regulatory and compliance issues and assists with product certification, marketing, distribution and liability. She also advises on pricing and reimbursement matters and regularly acts for pharmaceutical companies on clinical trials and commercial contracts as well as disputes.

    • Francine Brogyányi is one of the strongest life sciences lawyers in the industry. She provides valuable insight into the market, the business and how matters are typically approached.

      Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Francine Brogyányi is an outstanding leader who anticipates the client's needs. In a highly regulated environment, this is an exceptional skill.

      Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchElena Lanmüller
    Associates to watchElena Lanmüller

    Elena Lanmüller

    Elena Lanmüller is a highly praised associate who represents pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and medtech clients in product liability proceedings and pricing and reimbursement issues. She demonstrates additional skill in advising on regulatory compliance mandates, clinical trials and unfair competition cases.

    • Elena Lanmüller is an absolute expert in her field. She understands both the business and the legal framework, thinks outside of the box and is a pleasure to work with.

      Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Elena Lanmüller is highly structured, very problem-oriented and absolutely able to recognise opportunities independently of a specific task and present them to the client.

      Healthcare & Life Sciences respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at DORDA (2)

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