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DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH has a team of ‘absolute experts in their respective fields,’ who advise an impressive array of clients in the financial services, telecoms and automotive sectors, among others, on the gamut of TMT-related issues, including IT outsourcing and cloud computing projects. The firm’s Digital Industries group assists clients with developing TMT matters, including AI, Blockchain and cryptocurrency issues. Axel Anderl, whose expertise extends across the areas of IT, cloud computing, data protection and copyright issues, heads the IT/IP & Data Protection practice and co-heads the Digital Industries team alongside the ’extremely diligent’ Alexandra Ciarnau, who manages the firm’s newly established Metaverse office. Nino Tlapak specialises in data protection and is frequently asked to act as an external data protection officer by clients.
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Testimonials
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'Axel Anderl is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to his legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He is extremely well-connected throughout the region.'
'Excellent way of understanding our needs immediately and dissecting a - for us - quite complex topic.'
'Alexandra Ciarnau was extremely diligent, creative and proactive in her advisory with us. She was easy to reach, provided competent input and to us it seemed that the contract we jointly worked on, has been well set up to cover our individual needs.'
'DORDA stands out for us due to its collaborative partnership that goes beyond the traditional service provider role. Their forward-looking approach empowers us to proactively address future challenges and prepare for upcoming legal developments.'
'The entire team at DORDA consists of absolute experts in their respective fields. Their legal knowledge and years of experience never cease to impress us. What sets them apart is their incredible dedication to their clients. They approach their work with passion and genuine interest.'
'Alexandra Ciarnau is outstanding. Easy to work with, great legal expertise, very hands-on!'
'Exceptional lawyers, adapting to the client's situation, asking the right questions, very business oriented, deep knowledge of the industry, great availability, extremely fast and flexible for any urgent matters, invoices always correct.'
'Nino Tlapak is a great contact point, fast, reliable and an excellent lawyer who is business-oriented and always available.'
Key clients
- Bitpanda
- VIG - Vienna Insurance Group
- EU Commission, EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum
- Interactive Paper
- T-Mobile Austria (Magenta)
- UniCredit Bank Austria
- Natterbox
- GTT Communications
- Ooma
- NTT Group
- AIRCALL
- LogMeIn
- inContact
- Cisco
- neoom group gmbh
- Erste Bank
- Erste Digital
- Erste Group
- Roche Diagnostics
- Forbes (FEB29 GmbH)
- Ferrari
- Mitsubishi
- Suzuki
- Volkswagen
- Xund
Work highlights
- Advising the European Commission and the European Blockchain Partnership on their initiative for the development of an EU strategy and the establishment of a Blockchain infrastructure.
- Assisted VIG, twinformatics, Hypo Group, Erste Digital and Helvetia with group-wide DORA support on outsourcing, cloud and cybersecurity projects.
- Assisted UNIQA with the design of new AI tools and on the legal framework and possible pitfalls of investing in AI startups.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Axel Anderl