DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s competition team is noted for its work in EU and Austrian antitrust and merger control proceedings, and also acts for both claimants and defendants in private enforcement cases concerning cartels. The ’always on point’ Heinrich Kühnert has a broad practice, encompassing merger control, abuse of dominance, and state aid matters, and advising a spectrum of clients that range from energy and transport to media and healthcare. Elisabeth König left for an in-house role in January 2023.

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  • 'DORDA has a market-leading competition/FDI practice in Austria. They are familiar with global deals, know exactly what their clients expect and are highly responsive.'

  • 'Heinrich Kühnert is an outstanding FDI expert, with a very pragmatic and helpful approach. He explains difficult and complex matters in an easily understandable way, and global clients, including large PE funds, like working with him very much.'

  • 'Heinrich Kühnert ensures that colleagues in this team are introduced to the mandate in time in order for steady assistance to be assured.'

  • 'Heinrich Kühnert's in-depth industry and market knowledge make him a great pleasure to work with. Being a keen thinker, Dr. Kühnert is always on point and 100% committed to the tasks entrusted to him.'

Key clients

  • ÖBB Holding AG
  • Bayer Austria GmbH
  • Sandoz GmbH
  • Novartis Pharma Austria
  • Novartis Pharma GmbH
  • SAZKA Group
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Nichicon Corporation
  • Rail Cargo Austria AG
  • Kapsch Group
  • Berndorf AG
  • Miba AG
  • Stellantis
  • AbbVie GmbH/AbbVie Inc
  • Cordis

Work highlights

  • Representing Nichicon Corporation in appeal proceedings before the European Court of Justice in the capacitors case.

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Heinrich Kühnert