DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH specialises in cross-border transactions as well as auction processes, privatisations and private equity and venture capital transactions. Martin Brodey and Andreas Mayr jointly lead the team. Brodey specialises in M&A, international projects, corporate law and governance. Mayr handles international M&A transactions which routinely include listed companies and private equity transactions. Bernhard Rieder undertakes corporate law matters and corporate reorganisations. Jürgen Kittel excels in complex takeovers and public M&A transactions. Promoted to counsel in 2025, Patricia Backhausen is an expert in tech-related M&A transactions. Christoph Brogyányi and Christian Ritschka are also names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bernhard Rieder is easy-going, flexible and gives high quality support.’
- 'What makes DORDA stand out as a firm is the way they combine first-class legal expertise with a pragmatic and business-minded approach. They don’t just give abstract legal opinions, they make sure their advice is clear, actionable and tailored to the commercial realities of the situation. That balance is rare and very valuable.'
- 'The lawyers at DORDA I’ve worked with stand out for their combination of technical excellence and personal commitment. They are approachable, practical, and genuinely invested in finding the right solution for the client.'
- ‘The team covers the full scope of legal matters that are relevant in particular for M&A transactions.’
Key clients
- Emmi AI GmbH
- Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd.
- TCEE Fund IV SCA/SICAR
- Apeiron Biologics
- Pliant GmbH
- Planet A GmbH
- Strabag
- Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien/RAIFFEISEN-HOLDING
- NIEDERÖSTERREICH-WIEN
- Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
- firstminute capital LLP
- Novo Holdings A/S
- Sprints Capital International IV
Work highlights
Advised Sprints Capital, alongside Roschier, in connection with a joint venture together with Styria Media Group, acquiring a stake in Advienta-owned willhaben.
Advised S Immo AG in connection with the squeeze-out and the subsequent delisting of shares from the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Advised Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien on its strategic investment in Mavie Next.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Martin Brodey; Andreas Mayr
Other key lawyers
Bernhard Rieder; Jürgen Kittel; Patricia Backhausen; Christoph Brogyányi; Christian Ritschka