DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH is instructed across the entire spectrum of both developmental and transactional real estate challenges in Austria and further afield, overseeing the acquisitions and disposals of portfolios consisting of logistics, hospitality and residential assets, including those held by insolvent entities. Practice head Stefan Artner's 'outstanding knowledge of real estate law' allows him to carry out due diligence and handle major portfolio transactions, including the privatisation of state-owned properties. Magdalena Brandstetter is noted for her expertise in structuring forward funding and purchase arrangements, in addition to advising clients on matters of landlord and tenant law.
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Testimonials
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- Stefan Artner is a grandseigneur of real estate in Austria, very experienced and well-connected within the Austrian real estate community. He is very nice to work with. Magdalena Brandstetter is a rising star in the team, smart and hands-on.
- The Dorda real estate team has stability and long-term consistency that is impressive. They are serious, but nice, proactive, quick, and diligent. They are simply fun to work with.
- ‘One of the best law firm teams in Austria.’
- ‘Well educated and specified in all legal fields.’
- ‘The real estate team at DORDA covers the full spectrum of transactions, development and financing to public construction law. A lot of expertise in transactions and forward funding deals and complex project developments.’
- ‘Pragmatic solutions, deep market knowledge and seamless cross-border capabilities. The standout partner is Stefan Artner.’
- ‘Well connected, very experienced, creative and a strong team.’
- ‘Magdalena Brandstetter is a creative transactions lawyer with a strong client base. Stefan Artner is a very experienced senior real estate lawyer, he knows how to find common ground.’
- ‘DORDA’s real estate team stands out for its hands-on approach, deep market insight, and genuine commitment to clients. We value how they combine legal precision with commercial understanding, offering not just risk analysis but practical, tailored solutions.’
- ‘We have had the pleasure of working again closely with Stefan Artner, who brings a unique mix of strategic thinking, deep legal expertise, and calm leadership to every project. What sets Stefan apart is not only his outstanding knowledge of real estate law but also his ability to see the commercial dimension of each issue.’
Key clients
- DLH Real Estate Austria
- ARE Austrian Real Estate
- Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
- HIH Real Estate
- sofidy
- Merkur Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft
- EQT Real Estate
- GalCap Europe
- KGAL
- Propel Industrial Holding
- LHI Group
- Swietelsky AG
- C&P Immobilien
- Bondi Immobilien-Consulting
- NH Hotel Group
- AFIAA Anlagestiftung
- IMMOFINANZ AG
- NTT Group
- TK Maxx
- MaxMara
Work highlights
Advised DLH on the sale of the northern and southern sections of the Logistics Campus Ebergassing and the completion and sale of the Industrial Campus Vienna East.
Advised HIH Austria on the acquisition of a residential complex comprising approximately 250 units and a kindergarten.
Advised GalCap Europe on the acquisition of three Viennese residential complexes and lab and office facilities at the Vienna BioCenter.
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Practice head
Stefan Artner; Magdalena Brandstetter