Described by one client as ‘probably the best real estate practice in Austria,’ DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH acts for large real estate investors on acquisitions in Vienna, focusing particularly on the office and logistics markets, but also assisting with transactions in the hospitality and retail arenas. In the latter segment, the team is well versed in advising on lease arrangements, where it acts for several international retailers. The group is led by the ’dream team’ of Stefan Artner, who advises on real estate-heavy M&A transactions, development projects and tenancy law, and Magdalena Brandstetter, who handles instructions pertaining to forward funding and purchase agreements.

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Testimonials

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'Very responsive, deal- and solution-oriented, very experienced and in particular, really well connected in the Austrian real estate market.'
'Stefan Artner and Magdalena Brandstetter are a dream team.'
'Very strong, motivated and dedicated team; probably the best real estate practice in Austria; delivers high quality work, reliable and always on time.'
'Stefan Artner is one of the most reputable and knowledgeable real estate lawyers in Austria. He is solution-oriented and business-minded, with a strong focus on getting deals done. Magdalena Brandstetter is the perfect companion to him: enthusiastic, hard-working and with an eye for detail.'
'Top know-how, always available, they handle matters and contracts with care and communicate up-to-date info and changes to the law proactively.'
'Stefan Artner is a top lawyer with a top team around him. Seamless transmission of information within the team, which operates at a high level, both in terms of subject knowledge and on a personal level.'
'They are quick, responsive and always keen to drive things forward. The constructive approach is an accelerator as regards collaboration and outcome.'
'Stefan Artner stands out not only at DORDA, but in Austria as a whole when it comes to real estate. He has a brilliant market overview and is the go-to person.'

Key clients

ERSTE Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H
HIH Real Estate
KGAL
Propel Industrial Holding
S IMMO AG
REWE Group
MELA LIEBEN PROJEKTENTWICKLUNGS GmbH
ARE Austrian Real Estate
Merkur Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft
C&P Immobilien
Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
LHI Group
GalCap Europe
Exeter Property Group
IMMOFINANZ
Deutsche Logistik Holding
ARWAG
Frasers Property Investments

Work highlights

Acted for LHI on the acquisition of the refurbished office building at Lassallestraße 5 in Vienna, structured as a forward purchase share deal.
Advised ERSTE Immobilien KAG on the purchase of the Silo Plus office complex from STRABAG Real Estate by way of a share deal.
Assisted REWE Group on the sale of a development property in Vienna-Floridsdorf to a consortium of bidders.

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