Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
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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
Chambers Review
The law firm DORDA houses a high-flying team acting on international M&A matters for both corporates and private equity investors. The 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, IT, logistics and real estate industries. Besides well-known corporates, the firm also caters to shareholders and founders.
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 acted as local counsel for DigitalBridge on its acquisition of a 51% ownership stake in GD Towers with Brookfield Infrastructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are extremely responsive and offers great support throughout the deal."
"I consider them an external internal team. A great experience."
"DORDA has the right teams and people to understand complex issues."
"One of the best teams we've worked with in Austria. They handle cross-border matters really well due to their strong understanding of European corporate law issues."
"The team are extremely responsive and offers great support throughout the deal."
"I consider them an external internal team. A great experience."
"DORDA has the right teams and people to understand complex issues."
"One of the best teams we've worked with in Austria. They handle cross-border matters really well due to their strong understanding of European corporate law issues."
Notable Practitioners
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 in logistics and IT.
"He's setting a new level of expertise in this field because he always provides you with a good plan."
"He's approachable, personable, and direct in communication. I find him versatile as a person."
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.
"He has the attributes you're looking for - quick, experienced and very responsive."
"He does not shy away from tough conversations to get the most out of a situation for his client. He gets the deal done."
"Jürgen doesn't just list the risks but delivers solutions. He thinks outside the box and provides useful advice that goes above and beyond."
Andreas Mayr assists with acquisitions, private equity matters and shareholder disputes. He often advises investment funds.
"He is well networked and sought after."
"Clients enjoy his hands-on and solution-oriented approach. His deep international experience helps to get deals done on a cross-border level."
Bernhard Rieder regularly advises shareholders and well-known corporates on venture capital investments, sales and group reorganisations.
"He is very responsive and structured in the way he approaches things."
"Bernhard has a great capacity to efficiently manage complex and convoluted issues and offer solutions."
"Whenever we need advice on corporate law matters, we trust Bernhard, who is very smart and has impressive knowledge in his field."
Christian Ritschka assists with M&A transactions and corporate mandates. He is particularly visible in the startup scene, advising both targets and investors across Austria and beyond.
"Christian communicates clearly, is always on top of things and is fully committed."
"He is highly responsive and friendly, with high commercial skills. A competent and reliable partner to work with."
"A very good lawyer who offers very good suggestions for solutions and works in a goal-oriented manner."
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