Real estate

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’pragmatic, solution-oriented advice’ is sought by a number of Austrian and foreign real estate investors seeking to close acquisitions in Austria and across the CEE region, overseeing deals for logistics, hospitality and office spaces. The team has recently taken on a number of restructuring and insolvency-related mandates, advising on the refinancing of assets and real estate holding companies. Practice co-head Stefan Artner possesses ‘outstanding legal expertise’ across real estate M&A, including carrying out due diligence procedures, and tenancy agreements. Leading the group alongside him is Magdalena Brandstetter, who tackles forward funding and purchase agreements in addition to overseeing project developments.

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Testimonials

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‘Magdalena Brandstetter is committed and has superb underwriting and managerial knowledge, alongside the professionalism of her legal advice itself.’
‘Stefan Artner has outstanding knowledge and availability; he is always solution-driven and pragmatic.’
‘Pragmatic, solution-oriented advice, taking into account the economics of the transaction; professional and cooperative approach.’
‘The team does an excellent job, with quick responses, a very good end product and a high quality of service.’
‘Stefan Artner is not only legally excellent, but also has a broad knowledge of the industry and understands the economic context.’
‘Stefan Artner negotiates real estate contracts on another level. His outstanding legal expertise and his friendly, yet solution-oriented determination secure the client's success, even in difficult situations. Stefan is exceptionally available and always delivers on point.’
‘Big team which covers all real estate-related issues. Strong focus on real estate-related fintech and new developments, including AI. Excellent international network.’
‘Stefan Artner is one of the most experienced real estate lawyers in Austria. He has an excellent network and a good sense of what is possible and where the limits or breaking points are.’

Key clients

EQT Exeter / Exeter Property Group
NH Hotel Group
ARE Austrian Real Estate Development GmbH
IMMOFINANZ AG
DLH (Deutsche Logistik Holding)
S IMMO AG
GalCap Europe
ARE Austrian Real Estate GmbH
Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H. (BIG)
C&P Immobilien AG
Swietelsky AG
OBENAUF Immobilienentwicklung GmbH
HIH Real Estate
LHI Group
Frasers Property Development
Propel Industrial B.V.
KGAL Asset Management Österreich GmbH
AFIAA Real Estate Investment AG
Amundi S.A.
TK Maxx / TJX
Max Mara

Work highlights

Advised ARE Austrian Real Estate Development GmbH on the acquisition of a joint venture company between ARE Austrian Real Estate Development and SIGNA that is developing the VIENNA TWENTYTWO project.
Advised S IMMO AG on transactions for Viennese properties.
Advised GalCap Europe on the acquisition of Building V of the Campus Vienna BioCenter.

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