At the forefront of Austria’s IT law landscape, DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH is an ‘exceptional’ team offering end-to-end legal support across technology, media and telecoms matters. The firm is distinguished by its ability to anticipate and shape the legal aspects of new tech developments, from GDPR and blockchain to AI, contributing to national discourse on the deployment of AI technologies and offering comprehensive expertise in outsourcing, licensing and IT litigation. It also provides cybersecurity and regulatory advice under key directives and regulations, such as NIS2 and DORA. Practice head Axel Anderl is a pioneer in IT law, focusing on cloudsourcing and NIS Directive compliance. Other key members of the team include the ’excellent’ Nino Tlapak, a data protection expert, Alexandra Ciarnau, the key contact for AI and blockchain issues, and cybersecurity specialist Corina Kruesz.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes this practice truly unique is the outstanding responsiveness and reliability of the team. Working with Axel Anderl, Ida Woltran, Corina Kruesz, Alexandra Ciarnau and Nino Tlapak, I consistently receive answers within just a few hours, no matter the day or time. This speed and accessibility go far beyond what most firms can provide, ensuring that urgent matters are handled without delay.'
- ‘Axel Anderl is an outstanding partner: highly knowledgeable, pragmatic, and always focused on delivering business-oriented solutions. He leads a strong and reliable team that is responsive, precise, and consistently ahead of the curve compared to competitors. Working with Axel and his team means having true experts who combine technical excellence with practical advice.’
- 'Axel Anderl is the absolute superstar of tech law, including related commercial and IP issues. He always goes the extra mile for his clients, is very responsive, finds creative solutions where others struggle, and has an excellent network in Austria and Europe.'
- ‘DORDA’s TMT practice combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive, collaborative across disciplines, and able to translate complex issues into clear and actionable advice. Compared to other firms, their innovative use of technology and inclusive culture make them stand out as a trusted partner for clients in fast-moving sectors.’
- ‘DORDA's TMT group, led by Axel Anderl, is exceptionally responsive, sharp and practical. Their legal advice is concise, business-oriented and always on point. The team is at the forefront of technological developments and their legal implications. Axel and his team are our number one choice for all matters relating to technology, IT/IP, and telecoms.’
- 'Axel Anderl is the head of this highly successful practice group. He is not only an exceptional lawyer but also an inspiring leader, as demonstrated by the steady growth of his team and strong talent retention. I really want to highlight how extremely reliable Axel is. When working with Axel, I can be certain that matters are not only expertly managed but also promptly delivered.'
Key clients
- Erste Bank
- Erste Digital
- Erste Group
- Huawei Technologies Austria
- Umdasch Group
- Xund Solutions
- Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz, Section Vienna
- Wiener Privatklinik Holding AG
- UNIQA Group
- twinformatics
- Alpega Group
- Roche Austria GmbH
- A. Menarini Pharma
- MANZ'sche Verlags- und Universitätsbuchhandlung GmbH
- delfortgroup AG
- Doka Österreich
- neoom group gmbh
- Bayer Austria GmbH
- Österreichische Post
- Hofer
Work highlights
Aided HFO Health Facility Operations Services GmbH with the structuring and negotiation of a cross-border IT outsourcing project across Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Advised Erste Bank Group on its group-wide transition towards AI by drafting contractual safeguards, internal guidelines for information retrieval for AI-based services and contributing to the group-wide legal AI academy.
Counselled clients including Lego, Cloudflight, BAWAG, Bayer, AOP Health, Mastercard, Adidas, Wein & Co, Sonepar and Volksbank Wien at the intersection of IT, e-commerce, and ESG on navigating the complexities of the European Accessibility Act.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Axel Anderl
Other key lawyers
Nino Tlapak; Alexandra Ciarnau; Ida Woltran; Corina Kruesz