Axel Anderl > DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s data protection practice works across multiple jurisdictions, utilising its strong connection to the firm’s other European offices. Practice co-head Axel Anderl is referred to by one client as ‘the number one go-to lawyer in data protection in Austria‘, and places a strong emphasis on such matters as outsourcing, software projects and copyright. Fellow practice co-head Nino Tlapak, who is particularly familiar with IT security law on top of data protection law, ‘handles very urgent cases in a professional manner.’

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers clients specialist advice on complex IP matters, handling matters at the intersection of IP and IT law, with a strong focus on new and digital technologies. The practice group is particularly adept at handling both contentious and transactional copyright and trade mark matters, including representing clients in landmark cases before the ECJ. Unfair competition and social media law are further areas of strength for the group. Managing partner Axel Anderl is renowned for his expertise in software matters, advising on related copyright, trade mark and unfair competition matters. Andreas Seling assists clients with traditional trade mark issues, and clients also value Alexandra Ciarnau‘s knowledge of digital industries. At the associate level, Ida Woltran is recommended.

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH provides advice on the full spectrum of TMT matters, supporting major Austrian and foreign clients with outsourcing and software licensing, in addition to assisting with areas of developing technology and data protection issues. On the telecoms front, the practice supports satellite, mobile and fixed network providers with regulatory advice, contractual issues and infrastructure transactions. Practice head Axel Anderl acts at the intersection of IP and IT law, advising clients on matters ranging from cloud computing to data protection and copyright issues. Nino Tlapak acts as an external data protection officer for a number of clients. Heinrich Kühnert is responsible for regulatory TMT matters, with further experience in competition and antitrust law. Alexandra Ciarnau focuses on new technologies. Bernhard Heinzl took up an in-house position in February 2022.