‘For me, legal competence in construction matters is the most important factor and they display this.’

‘Their legal knowledge in construction matters is very good and could rarely be found in other law firms. Clemens Berlakovits and Vinzenz Waldhof always tried very hard to adhere to our ideas, wishes and special requirements into a contract immediately. There were many constructive discussions and explanations of our intentions, but they always managed to carry out everything to our full satisfaction.’

‘KWR has excellent, detailed knowledge of all contractual issues regarding construction. They act quickly and have quick response times. They also have an excellent reputation in the market.’

‘Clemens Berlakovits is our main contact and is excellent in his field. He has high social and legal competence in all relevant fields. His team is there to assist with all issues. He knows when to solve a specific problem in court or when it is better to negotiate outside the courtroom.’

‘Their knowledge of construction law is superb. Very practical approach to both in out-of-court counselling and in court disputes.’

‘Jan Schifko is a great lawyer. He has an incredible workload but he is always reachable and finds the best solution in a legal but also in a business sense.’

‘Jan Schifko gives great advice with business value. and sees the bigger picture. Julian Ring is an up and coming attorney.’

‘They have a good understanding of construction technology and a very high level of competence regarding construction law.’

‘Due to its size, Wolf Theiss is very well positioned for complex and large projects. This is particularly important in large infrastructure projects. In addition to the very experienced Wolfgang Müller there are experienced but young lawyers in the team. In addition to Wolf Theiss, there are only very few comparably good law firms that are active in this field.’

‘Wolfgang Müller is outstanding. He has a lot of experience in this field. As a new and young lawyer, Michael Müller deserves special mention, who is already doing a very good job despite his short stint as a lawyer.’

‘The team not only has outstanding legal expertise but also has the essential pragmatism to deal with (especially public) infrastructure customers.’

‘We highly appreciate the cooperation and collaboration with the construction team, which is based on years of trust. They not only have excellent legal knowledge in the field of construction law but also a very good technical and economic understanding. In addition, they are very well networked in the industry, which is extremely useful when dealing with our matters.’

‘Wolfgang Müller is well known in the construction industry and knows almost all the players personally. Apart from his outstanding knowledge of construction contract law, he also has an extensive understanding of our business and the technical aspects of it.’

‘Michael Müller has an excellent knowledge of construction law, construction economics and technology. Particularly noteworthy is that he has a very good understanding of numbers, which makes cooperation much easier.’

‘My contacts in the construction team are experienced, sharp-witted and strong negotiators. I particularly appreciate that my contacts are easy to reach and explain several options during the consultation. Wolfgang Müller and Michael Müller are outstanding.’

‘Great team. Katharina Müller, Bernhard Kall and Christoph Gaar are excellent lawyers, good negotiators, great seminar speakers and extremely human. Despite an extremely high success rate, they are not aloof.’

‘Katharina Müller is extremely empathetic and highly qualified. She tries to get to the client’s goal quickly and without much ado. Highly experienced in difficult settlement negotiations. Bernhard Kall is a very good construction lawyer with highly analytical thinking and a high level of implementation skills. Christoph Gaar is a great construction lawyer with a lot of passion for the cause. Prepares matters in an excellent legal way and is a great team player.’

‘Due to its size, the firm is very well positioned for complex and large projects. This is particularly important in large infrastructure projects. In addition to the very experienced Katherina Müller, there are other experienced but lawyers in the team as well as young lawyers.’

‘The founder of the law firm, Katherina Müller, is outstanding. She has a great deal of experience in this area and is also very well recognized in the professional world thanks to her numerous publications. As a new and young lawyer, Mathias Ilg deserves a special mention, who is already doing a very good job despite his short time as a lawyer.’

‘Super solution-oriented, never fight for non-reachable targets, always have clients benefits in mind. Perfect Austrian construction market knowledge. You always know about strengths and weaknesses of your opponent.’

‘Katharina Müller is senior, wise, smart and clever.’

‘Mathias Ilg deals with technical matters in an extraordinary way.’

‘One of the biggest advantages is the capability to understand the transactions not only on the legal or tax side but also to have a deep understanding in commercial terms and correlations.’

‘Stefan Artner is very well prepared for meetings, has a good overall understanding in transactions, displays perfect behaviour in negotiations, and is straight forward.’

‘The team is extremely impressive, and that is understating it. They have decades of experience and incredible know-how in both construction and contentious arbitration, which is a unique selling point in the Austrian market. If I were a client from the construction sector, Dorda would be the firm I would turn to with my disputes.’

‘What is striking is the strength with which they use new technologies with persuasive effect in arbitration proceedings. This applies to both the excellent written pleadings and the oral presentation in the arbitration proceedings.’

‘First and foremost, Gunnar Pickl is an excellent construction litigator who can seemingly grasp the crucial points of a case in record time. His impressive oral skills are matched by a to-the-point efficient writing style, leaving no stone unturned, if necessary, but concentrating on the main points.’

‘Stefan Artner has outstanding knowledge and experience in the field of real estate law. Plus he is a smart negotiator and he‘s available whenever you need him.’

‘The team handles large scale construction projects with both a national and an international dimension. They regularly provide a flexible and efficient method of dispute resolution that also guarantees legal certainty. The deep know-how enables DORDA to cover all aspects that require particular attention.’

‘The team led by Constantin Benes stands out for its in-depth knowledge, and fast response rate. It is always very supportive.’

‘Constantin Benes and Philipp Staudigl have in-depth knowledge and provide fast responses to legal requests, especially related to construction & real estate law.’

‘Constantin Benes has a vast knowledge in the field of tenancy law and a practice-oriented approach. Constantin and his team are always very supportive and provide very good and practical solutions.’

‘Very uncomplicated to work with Schoenherr. Constantin Benes is very quick and clear in her thoughts and language, and is always reachable by phone.’

‘The law firm has a very broad range of expertise and always has a suitably trained contact person for all areas that we need.’

‘The entire team acts in a customer-oriented way without disregarding the legal aspect. Risks and opportunities are highlighted. Out of the box solutions are found. Always available when it is urgent. Friendly and patient.’

‘Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte is highly experienced in high-profile disputes in the fields of construction and infrastructure. Their practice has strength in the full range of construction work and significant experience acting on contentious and non-contentious matters for both contractors and developers. Having a strong real estate-transaction department makes the practice uniquely well-rounded and fit for our purpose. We trust their expertise not only in construction disputes, but also in the structuring and utilization of residential projects. The group has got all necessary tools to tackle claims arising from defects, delays and terminated contracts.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky is a well-versed construction disputes practitioner with considerable experience advising on arbitrations and litigation proceedings. He is highly knowledgeable with a high understanding of technically complex issues and provides clear advice and recommendations.’

‘The team around Christian Marth is extremely well versed in the handling of acquisitions and sales of commercial and residential properties throughout Austria. At the same time, Nikolaus Vavrovsky adds vast and valuable experience in construction law matters.’

‘Christian Marth is dynamic and stays extremely focused, even when things boil up. He is a gifted transaction lawyer, very responsive and has the ability to steer his team through any kind of complex negotiation in the right direction. He is very well connected and a skillful market leader.’

‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky has a high level of sophistication. He always keeps the overview, remains patient also in difficult situations and finds the right words at the right time. We especially benefit from his experience as a litigation and arbitration lawyer in complex construction disputes.’

‘Lisa Haslinger is certainly a future leader and enthralls with her know-how in all public construction law-related matters.’

‘Partners agree on topics among themselves, so there is no risk of an unenforceable individual opinion.’

‘Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte has an acclaimed contentious offering, tackling high-profile disputes in the fields of construction, infrastructure and public transportation. Their practice has acknowledged strength in the full range of construction work and significant experience acting on contentious and non-contentious matters for both contractors and developers.’