DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’responsive and highly competent’ commercial litigation practice leads on cartel cases and mass claims by consumer protection organisations, D&O cases and cross-border enforcements, as well as on a range of shareholder and liability disputes. The practice ‘s key members include practice heads Florian Kremslehner; Stephan Steinhofer, praised as a ’witty, clever and excellent lawyer’ by one client; and the ‘super smart and attentive to detail’ Alexander Karl. Philipp Stadtegger and Robert Keimelmayr are also recommended members of the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephan Steinhofer stands out as a leading individual.’
- ‘Our company had a very positive experience working with DORDA. Their team is responsive, highly competent and demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal issues. All documents were prepared with professionalism and precision.’
- ‘Philipp Stadtegger stands out for his strategic insight and his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks with clarity. Robert Keimelmayr is remarkably diligent and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach that adds real value to the process.’
- ‘Robert Keimelmayr delivered outstanding and highly precise work, combining broad legal expertise with an exceptional strategic mindset. He is available at any time, demonstrates a clear and structured approach and never loses sight of details. In court proceedings, his sharp analysis and persuasive advocacy was invaluable for our full success.’
- ‘Alexander Karl is great: super smart, attentive to detail and very responsive.’
- ‘The partners I have interacted with stood out for availability and decisiveness at partner level. Plain English advice with usable next steps. Constructive collaboration with external experts. Associates came across as thorough and well-briefed, with strong drafting discipline. I want to mention Robert Keimelmayr, who is a rising star in DORDA's litigation team.’
- ‘Stephan Steinhofer is a witty, clever and excellent lawyer. He is a nice person too.’
- 'Proactive and up to speed with all the latest case law.'
Key clients
- NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine
- Chubb
- Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
- Meta Ingenium d.o.o.
- T-Mobile Austria
Work highlights
Defended T-Mobile Austria in two proceedings concerning alleged claims of several hundred million euros against the Austrian Chamber of Labour.
Represented the Naftogaz Group in its global efforts to enforce its $5bn Crimea award against the Russian Federation in Austria.
Provided legal representation to Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H. as it filed litigation proceedings against HSG Schattauer for damages caused after a fire in its school building in Salzburg.
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Practice head
Florian Kremslehner; Stephan Steinhofer; Alexander Karl
Other key lawyers
Philipp Stadtegger; Robert Keimelmayr