DORDA
Global Guide 2025
About
6 Dedicated Industry Groups.
24 Practice Areas
26 Client Choice Awards.
DORDA creates clarity.
DORDA has been bringing clarity to complex commercial law issues since 1976. With more than three generations of experience and a holistic approach to legal advice, DORDA supports Austrian and multinational companies and start-ups in their entreprenurial development as well as in challenging situations - in all areas of commercial law.
DORDA Dedicated Industry Groups.
With its six Dedicated Industry Groups, DORDA responds to increasingly complex markets. Experts with profound industry knowledge pool their expertise to offer our clients interdisciplinary legal advice from a single point of contact.
DORDA Practice Areas.
DORDA's Practice Areas offer clients specialisation in 23 areas of expertise. A proven track record is the result of decades of work with renowned clients in an international market.
The law firm is an excellent partner for complex problems in commercial law. The holistic approach means law with an entrepreneurial mindset.
DORDA's corporate culture.
Equality has long been a central component of DORDA's philosophy. The potential for the advancement of women in the legal sector was recognised at an early stage and has been firmly integrated into the corporate strategy since 2016. The project teams at DORDA are deliberately diverse and achieve demonstrably better output as a result. Equal opportunities at all levels are part of DORDA'S corporate culture and are at the centre of our women@DORDA initiative.
Strong companies have trusted us for over 45 years.
DORDA's Dedicated Industry Groups include:
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Digital Industries
- Health & Life Science
- Mobility & Automotive
- Start-up
- Sustainability
Ranked Offices
Provided by DORDA
- ViennaUniversitätsring 10, Vienna, Vienna, Austria, A-1010
- Web: www.dorda.at
- Tel: +43 1 533 47 95 0
- Fax: +43 1 533 47 97
DORDA rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
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European growth investor Sprints counts on DORDA's comprehensive legal advice
DORDA successfully advises Sprints on its partnership with Styria Media Group in connection with the acquisition of Adevinta’s shares in willhaben.
DORDA starts its business year with the appointment of two Counsel
Andreas Seling und Philip Exenberger are promoted to Counsel for DORDA. This position is open to experienced DORDA lawyers who have not only shown merit within the firm but have also established a reputation in the market.
DORDA advises Netrisk Group on the acquisition of durchblicker
Led by M&A-expert Christian Ritschka, DORDA's Digital Industries Group assists on another important takeover in the Tech-Sector.
DORDA advises Merkur Versicherung on the acquisition of Nürnberger Versicherung AG Österreich (NVÖ)
The expertise and support provided by DORDA enables Merkur to successfully expand its existing product portfolio in the area of private health insurance as well as private pensions and risk provision by acquiring 100% of the shares in NVÖ.
DORDA advised the shareholders of PSPDFKit on EUR 100 million strategic investment from Insight Part
DORDA's Digital Industries Group, led by Christian Ritschka (Partner, M&A), advised the Austrian startup on its first strategic growth investment.
Opinion of advocate general Hogan on copyright levies for cloud services
Opinion of advocate general Hogan on copyright levies for cloud services: National legislator's Leeway confirmed
Two Awards for DORDA at the Women in Business Law Europe Awards
After last year's great success with three awards, DORDA was able to continue its successful course in 2021 and won in two categories at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe.
DORDA advises the shareholders of AGILOX on the successful sale of shares to CARLYLE
The shareholders of AGILOX Systems GmbH rely on the comprehensive legal expertise of DORDA in the transaction with The Carlyle Group.
Axel Anderl is a new Member of the Board of Directors at ITechLaw
Axel Anderl, Managing Partner at DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH, is the first Austrian to be elected to the Board of Directors of ITechLaw.
DORDA advises Guidepost in $35M funding round in Tractive
Guidepost invests in Austrian market leader for pet GPS trackers with the support of DORDA's Digital Industries Group.
DIF Capital Partners on the sale of its stake in a PPP-project with two hospitals in Vienna
The deal involved in total the sale of six European PPP-projects to UK and European infrastructure fund manager Equitix. Tibor Varga, Martin Brodey and Patricia Backhausen advised DIF on the sale of the Austrian PPP-project.
DORDA is "Central Europe Life Sciences Firm of the Year"
At the ninth LMG Life Sciences Awards, DORDA prevailed against very strong international competition and received the award as best Life Sciences Firm in Central Europe.
Vorarlberg specialist for impregnation technologies becomes part of Munich-based FCS
DORDA, together with King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), advises PINOVA Capital as well as further shareholders of Deurowood Holding GmbH on the sale of Deurowood to Freudenberg Chemical Specialities (FCS), a German manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemical products based in Munich.
DORDA is "AUSTRIAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR"
At the prestigious Europe Awards of the internationally recognised International Financial Law Review (IFLR), DORDA has received the award "Austrian law firm of the year". This is one of the most important awards for internationally active business law firms.
DORDA counts on female power and is pleased to announce two new Attorneys at Law
With Patricia Backhausen and Julia Haumer-Mörzinger, DORDA is expanding its core competences in the areas of M&A/Digital Industries and Real Estate & Construction.
DORDA supports EXETER Property Group in the sale of a last-mile logistics facility in Vienna
DORDA supports EXETER Property Group in the sale of a last-mile logistics facility in Vienna
DORDA announces three new partners in growth areas
DORDA continues to grow and expands its partnership from within its own ranks by announcing Magdalena Brandstetter, Stephan Steinhofer and Nino Tlapak as partners.
Booming logistics sector – DORDA supports logistics real estate developer DLH in two major projects
DORDA's real estate team supports DLH Real Estate Austria in two major logistics projects in the Vienna airport region: the sale of a part of the "Industrial Campus Vienna East" to Deka Immobilien and the purchase of 30,000 sqm of space as the starting signal for further logistics development.
DORDA successfully obtains an order for the enforcement of an ICSID award against Albania
DORDA initiated enforcement proceedings against Albanian assets in Austria. This was preceded by an ICSID arbitration, which Italian investors commenced against Albania. However, the Albanian government fails to comply with its payment obligations.
Energy Hero wins with DORDA – Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) confirms the legitimacy of automatically
Together with DORDA, Energy Hero prevailed against an energy supplier in preliminary injunction proceedings regarding four out of five claims. In particular, an energy supplier's attempt to exclude Energy Hero from acting on behalf of its customers when concluding contracts online was inadmissible.
Sending optimistic signals for hospitality industry – DORDA supports Ascott in its market entry in A
DORDA real estate law expert Magdalena Brandstetter advised Ascott on a contract for serviced residences in the new urban development project Forum Donaustadt/VIENNA TWENTYTWO. The aparthotel will be marketed under the Citadines Apart’hotel brand and is scheduled to open at the end of 2022.
DORDA supports PATRIZIA AG in the purchase of a residential project development in Graz
Under the direction of Stefan Artner, DORDA advised the internationally active PATRIZIA AG on the acquisition of a residential project development in the new Reininghaus district of Graz. The seller is the AIRA Development Group, which developed the project and is responsible for construction and le
Three awards for DORDA at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe 2020
At this year's Women in Business Law Awards Europe, DORDA came out on top in two categories. DORDA won in the category "Best National Law Firm in Europe for Women in Business Law" and was also awarded "Best Law Firm for Women in Austria". In addition, DORDA managing partner and head of the Life Scie
Francine Brogyányi wins Life Sciences Award
Francine Brogyányi wins Life Sciences Award
DORDA advises Eastern Property Holdings in a further acquisition of a office building in Vienna
Eastern Property Holdings ("EPH") has successfully signed the acquisition of another prominent and centrally located office building in Vienna. EPH was advised by DORDA led by real estate partner Stefan Artner and by Magdalena Brandstetter (Attorney, Real Estate and Construction Law).
DORDA advises on the merger of the hosting providers easyname and dogado
Under the lead of M&A expert Christian Ritschka, DORDA's Digital Industries Group advised Florian Schicker and easyname on the merger with the German dogado group.
DORDA advises sustainably – Launch of the Sustainability Practice Group
In keeping with today's World Environment Day, DORDA announces the establishment of the Sustainability Practice Group.
UBM and ARE: joint real estate project developments in Vienna and Munich
UBM Development, a leading European real estate developer, and ARE Austrian Real Estate GmbH, a subsidiary of Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft (BIG) specialising in office and residential properties, are jointly developing part of the Aspanggründe in Vienna's 3rd district and a project area in Munich.
DORDA advises Greiner on the takeover of foam specialist Eurofoam
DORDA's M&A experts support Austrian Greiner AG on the acquisition of all remaining shares in Eurofoam GmbH, making the Upper Austrian-based company the sole shareholder of the foam specialist.
Successful representation of willhaben by DORDA in competition law issues
willhaben succeeds in competition law disputes together with DORDA over the slogan "Austria's largest car exchange" against AutoScout24.
European growth investor Sprints counts on DORDA's comprehensive legal advice
DORDA successfully advises Sprints on its partnership with Styria Media Group in connection with the acquisition of Adevinta’s shares in willhaben.
DORDA starts its business year with the appointment of two Counsel
Andreas Seling und Philip Exenberger are promoted to Counsel for DORDA. This position is open to experienced DORDA lawyers who have not only shown merit within the firm but have also established a reputation in the market.
DORDA advises Netrisk Group on the acquisition of durchblicker
Led by M&A-expert Christian Ritschka, DORDA's Digital Industries Group assists on another important takeover in the Tech-Sector.
DORDA advises Merkur Versicherung on the acquisition of Nürnberger Versicherung AG Österreich (NVÖ)
The expertise and support provided by DORDA enables Merkur to successfully expand its existing product portfolio in the area of private health insurance as well as private pensions and risk provision by acquiring 100% of the shares in NVÖ.
DORDA advised the shareholders of PSPDFKit on EUR 100 million strategic investment from Insight Part
DORDA's Digital Industries Group, led by Christian Ritschka (Partner, M&A), advised the Austrian startup on its first strategic growth investment.
Opinion of advocate general Hogan on copyright levies for cloud services
Opinion of advocate general Hogan on copyright levies for cloud services: National legislator's Leeway confirmed
Two Awards for DORDA at the Women in Business Law Europe Awards
After last year's great success with three awards, DORDA was able to continue its successful course in 2021 and won in two categories at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe.
DORDA advises the shareholders of AGILOX on the successful sale of shares to CARLYLE
The shareholders of AGILOX Systems GmbH rely on the comprehensive legal expertise of DORDA in the transaction with The Carlyle Group.
Axel Anderl is a new Member of the Board of Directors at ITechLaw
Axel Anderl, Managing Partner at DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH, is the first Austrian to be elected to the Board of Directors of ITechLaw.
DORDA advises Guidepost in $35M funding round in Tractive
Guidepost invests in Austrian market leader for pet GPS trackers with the support of DORDA's Digital Industries Group.
DIF Capital Partners on the sale of its stake in a PPP-project with two hospitals in Vienna
The deal involved in total the sale of six European PPP-projects to UK and European infrastructure fund manager Equitix. Tibor Varga, Martin Brodey and Patricia Backhausen advised DIF on the sale of the Austrian PPP-project.
DORDA is "Central Europe Life Sciences Firm of the Year"
At the ninth LMG Life Sciences Awards, DORDA prevailed against very strong international competition and received the award as best Life Sciences Firm in Central Europe.
Vorarlberg specialist for impregnation technologies becomes part of Munich-based FCS
DORDA, together with King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), advises PINOVA Capital as well as further shareholders of Deurowood Holding GmbH on the sale of Deurowood to Freudenberg Chemical Specialities (FCS), a German manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemical products based in Munich.
DORDA is "AUSTRIAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR"
At the prestigious Europe Awards of the internationally recognised International Financial Law Review (IFLR), DORDA has received the award "Austrian law firm of the year". This is one of the most important awards for internationally active business law firms.
DORDA counts on female power and is pleased to announce two new Attorneys at Law
With Patricia Backhausen and Julia Haumer-Mörzinger, DORDA is expanding its core competences in the areas of M&A/Digital Industries and Real Estate & Construction.
DORDA supports EXETER Property Group in the sale of a last-mile logistics facility in Vienna
DORDA supports EXETER Property Group in the sale of a last-mile logistics facility in Vienna
DORDA announces three new partners in growth areas
DORDA continues to grow and expands its partnership from within its own ranks by announcing Magdalena Brandstetter, Stephan Steinhofer and Nino Tlapak as partners.
Booming logistics sector – DORDA supports logistics real estate developer DLH in two major projects
DORDA's real estate team supports DLH Real Estate Austria in two major logistics projects in the Vienna airport region: the sale of a part of the "Industrial Campus Vienna East" to Deka Immobilien and the purchase of 30,000 sqm of space as the starting signal for further logistics development.
DORDA successfully obtains an order for the enforcement of an ICSID award against Albania
DORDA initiated enforcement proceedings against Albanian assets in Austria. This was preceded by an ICSID arbitration, which Italian investors commenced against Albania. However, the Albanian government fails to comply with its payment obligations.
Energy Hero wins with DORDA – Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) confirms the legitimacy of automatically
Together with DORDA, Energy Hero prevailed against an energy supplier in preliminary injunction proceedings regarding four out of five claims. In particular, an energy supplier's attempt to exclude Energy Hero from acting on behalf of its customers when concluding contracts online was inadmissible.
Sending optimistic signals for hospitality industry – DORDA supports Ascott in its market entry in A
DORDA real estate law expert Magdalena Brandstetter advised Ascott on a contract for serviced residences in the new urban development project Forum Donaustadt/VIENNA TWENTYTWO. The aparthotel will be marketed under the Citadines Apart’hotel brand and is scheduled to open at the end of 2022.
DORDA supports PATRIZIA AG in the purchase of a residential project development in Graz
Under the direction of Stefan Artner, DORDA advised the internationally active PATRIZIA AG on the acquisition of a residential project development in the new Reininghaus district of Graz. The seller is the AIRA Development Group, which developed the project and is responsible for construction and le
Three awards for DORDA at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe 2020
At this year's Women in Business Law Awards Europe, DORDA came out on top in two categories. DORDA won in the category "Best National Law Firm in Europe for Women in Business Law" and was also awarded "Best Law Firm for Women in Austria". In addition, DORDA managing partner and head of the Life Scie
Francine Brogyányi wins Life Sciences Award
Francine Brogyányi wins Life Sciences Award
DORDA advises Eastern Property Holdings in a further acquisition of a office building in Vienna
Eastern Property Holdings ("EPH") has successfully signed the acquisition of another prominent and centrally located office building in Vienna. EPH was advised by DORDA led by real estate partner Stefan Artner and by Magdalena Brandstetter (Attorney, Real Estate and Construction Law).
DORDA advises on the merger of the hosting providers easyname and dogado
Under the lead of M&A expert Christian Ritschka, DORDA's Digital Industries Group advised Florian Schicker and easyname on the merger with the German dogado group.
DORDA advises sustainably – Launch of the Sustainability Practice Group
In keeping with today's World Environment Day, DORDA announces the establishment of the Sustainability Practice Group.
UBM and ARE: joint real estate project developments in Vienna and Munich
UBM Development, a leading European real estate developer, and ARE Austrian Real Estate GmbH, a subsidiary of Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft (BIG) specialising in office and residential properties, are jointly developing part of the Aspanggründe in Vienna's 3rd district and a project area in Munich.
DORDA advises Greiner on the takeover of foam specialist Eurofoam
DORDA's M&A experts support Austrian Greiner AG on the acquisition of all remaining shares in Eurofoam GmbH, making the Upper Austrian-based company the sole shareholder of the foam specialist.
Successful representation of willhaben by DORDA in competition law issues
willhaben succeeds in competition law disputes together with DORDA over the slogan "Austria's largest car exchange" against AutoScout24.