Who you are dealing with:
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Selina Binder is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Selina Binder is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Dominik Brunner is a partner at DKFE. His main areas of expertise are trademark law, copyright law, corporate law and litigation. He also handles restructuring and financing matters. In his private life, he is a lover of Italy and a passionate amateur sommelier.
Dominik Brunner is a partner at DKFE. His main areas of expertise are trademark law, copyright law, corporate law and litigation. He also handles restructuring and financing matters. In his private life, he is a lover of Italy and a passionate amateur sommelier.
Eva-Maria Dumfarth is an economist and certified accountant. She is responsible for controlling and supports the team in particular with her specialist knowledge of accounting and taxation issues.
Eva-Maria Dumfarth is an economist and certified accountant. She is responsible for controlling and supports the team in particular with her specialist knowledge of accounting and taxation issues.
Philipp Dumfarth is co-founder and partner at DKFE. He gained his practical training at renowned commercial law firms in Vienna and is a specialist in restructuring and complex civil proceedings (particularly in the areas of foundation law and corporate law).
Philipp Dumfarth is co-founder and partner at DKFE. He gained his practical training at renowned commercial law firms in Vienna and is a specialist in restructuring and complex civil proceedings (particularly in the areas of foundation law and corporate law).
Christoph Erlenwein is a lawyer at DKFE. Since his first day as associate at DKFE, he has brought his ambition and precision as a former national team athlete (karate) to bear, particularly in real estate law, family law and criminal law.
Christoph Erlenwein is a lawyer at DKFE. Since his first day as associate at DKFE, he has brought his ambition and precision as a former national team athlete (karate) to bear, particularly in real estate law, family law and criminal law.
Stefan Ettmayer is partner at DKFE and an expert in contract, corporate and public commercial law. He ensures successful representation in complex civil and criminal proceedings.
Stefan Ettmayer is partner at DKFE and an expert in contract, corporate and public commercial law. He ensures successful representation in complex civil and criminal proceedings.
Philipp Freimann is partner at DKFE and a specialist in M&A, private equity and financing / banking law. He brings a wide range of expertise to the table, which he has acquired in various international positions and as general counsel for a banking group.
Philipp Freimann is partner at DKFE and a specialist in M&A, private equity and financing / banking law. He brings a wide range of expertise to the table, which he has acquired in various international positions and as general counsel for a banking group.
Theresa Graser is an experienced office manager and ensures that everything runs smoothly at the Firm. She is also a specialist in handling property transactions at DKFE. We particularly value her empathy and ability to truly listen to our employees.
Theresa Graser is an experienced office manager and ensures that everything runs smoothly at the Firm. She is also a specialist in handling property transactions at DKFE. We particularly value her empathy and ability to truly listen to our employees.
Philipp Hahn completed his law studies at JKU Linz. His main areas of interest are civil law and public commercial law. As a trainee lawyer, he brings a high level of willingness to learn and a great deal of commitment to DKFE. In his private life, Philipp is a volunteer firefighter and an enthusiastic American football player. He loves challenges — both physical and mental — and values teamwork.
Philipp Hahn completed his law studies at JKU Linz. His main areas of interest are civil law and public commercial law. As a trainee lawyer, he brings a high level of willingness to learn and a great deal of commitment to DKFE. In his private life, Philipp is a volunteer firefighter and an enthusiastic American football player. He loves challenges — both physical and mental — and values teamwork.
Lejla Handzic is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Lejla Handzic is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Jana Hiemetsberger is our first assistant trained exclusively in-house and has spent her entire apprenticeship at DKFE. She supports our team in all areas of assistance, particularly in trust and land registry transactions and in day-to-day court communications.
Jana Hiemetsberger is our first assistant trained exclusively in-house and has spent her entire apprenticeship at DKFE. She supports our team in all areas of assistance, particularly in trust and land registry transactions and in day-to-day court communications.
Sanela Ivanovic joined our team in November 2024. She brings with her extensive expertise from many years as a notary assistant and supports the entire DKFE team with her valuable expertise in the area of company law.
Sanela Ivanovic joined our team in November 2024. She brings with her extensive expertise from many years as a notary assistant and supports the entire DKFE team with her valuable expertise in the area of company law.
Nina Karte is our longest-serving employee and has been part of the DKFE team since the very beginning. She assists in various areas and is also responsible for our accounting agenda.
Nina Karte is our longest-serving employee and has been part of the DKFE team since the very beginning. She assists in various areas and is also responsible for our accounting agenda.
Lea Kaltenbrunner is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Lea Kaltenbrunner is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Max Kastner is a solicitor at DKFE and has previously gained experience at renowned law firms in Linz. In his private life, Max is an active member of the fire brigade. His professional focus is on construction litigation and construction law.
Max Kastner is a solicitor at DKFE and has previously gained experience at renowned law firms in Linz. In his private life, Max is an active member of the fire brigade. His professional focus is on construction litigation and construction law.
Michaela Klausberger is a legal assistant at DKFE and brings valuable insights to the firm thanks to her previous work at various law firms and in Upper Austrian state administration positions.
Michaela Klausberger is a legal assistant at DKFE and brings valuable insights to the firm thanks to her previous work at various law firms and in Upper Austrian state administration positions.
Simon Klausberger is a co-founder and partner at DKFE. He specializes in property development projects, corporate law (in particular reorganizations) and inheritance law. The twentyfold Austrian karate champion is involved in the regional karate association.
Simon Klausberger is a co-founder and partner at DKFE. He specializes in property development projects, corporate law (in particular reorganizations) and inheritance law. The twentyfold Austrian karate champion is involved in the regional karate association.
Manuel Lang is an associate at DKFE and an enthusiastic tennis player. During his studies, he gained valuable experience at renowned law firms, received three merit scholarships from JKU Linz and expanded his skills by focusing on commercial law.
Manuel Lang is an associate at DKFE and an enthusiastic tennis player. During his studies, he gained valuable experience at renowned law firms, received three merit scholarships from JKU Linz and expanded his skills by focusing on commercial law.
Lea Leisch is a legal assistant at DKFE and strengthens the team with valuable support in many different legal matters.
Lea Leisch is a legal assistant at DKFE and strengthens the team with valuable support in many different legal matters.
Hana Memic graduated from business school in Linz-Auhof and got to know DKFE during an internship. Since fall 2025, Hana has been supporting our team in all areas of assistance.
Hana Memic graduated from business school in Linz-Auhof and got to know DKFE during an internship. Since fall 2025, Hana has been supporting our team in all areas of assistance.
Nina Oberndorfer is an associate at DKFE and completed her master's degree in business law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. With her expertise in business law, she is a perfect addition to our team. Outside of her legal work, Nina is a passionate skier.
Nina Oberndorfer is an associate at DKFE and completed her master's degree in business law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. With her expertise in business law, she is a perfect addition to our team. Outside of her legal work, Nina is a passionate skier.
Zeynep Odabas is a lawyer at DKFE. She previously gained experience at a renowned law firm in Upper Austria and completed her final year as associate at DKFE. She advises on real estate law, corporate law and family law. She also heads the Turkish Desk at DKFE.
Zeynep Odabas is a lawyer at DKFE. She previously gained experience at a renowned law firm in Upper Austria and completed her final year as associate at DKFE. She advises on real estate law, corporate law and family law. She also heads the Turkish Desk at DKFE.
Anna Parlasek is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Anna Parlasek is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Laura Pichler is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Laura Pichler is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Simon Riegler-Skenderi is an associate at DKFE. He previously worked as a police officer at the Federal Criminal Police Office and completed his law degree part-time. He now contributes his valuable practical experience in criminal prosecution and economic crime matters at DKFE. As a board member of a nature conservation association, he is also committed to protecting the environment.
Simon Riegler-Skenderi is an associate at DKFE. He previously worked as a police officer at the Federal Criminal Police Office and completed his law degree part-time. He now contributes his valuable practical experience in criminal prosecution and economic crime matters at DKFE. As a board member of a nature conservation association, he is also committed to protecting the environment.
Veronika Steinwendner is an experienced office assistant who manages wills, powers of attorneys and living wills. She is also a land registry specialist and supports the DKFE team at all levels.
Veronika Steinwendner is an experienced office assistant who manages wills, powers of attorneys and living wills. She is also a land registry specialist and supports the DKFE team at all levels.
Judith Trplan is an associate at DKFE and previously completed an administrative internship at the Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in Geneva. As a passionate hunter, she enjoys spending time outdoors.
Judith Trplan is an associate at DKFE and previously completed an administrative internship at the Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in Geneva. As a passionate hunter, she enjoys spending time outdoors.
Catharina Untersmayr is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
Catharina Untersmayr is a law student and contributes her valuable work primarily as an assistant at DKFE.
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With your talent, you could work anywhere. But we want you to work with us.
We are looking for people who are a perfect fit to us. People who share our enthusiasm and values. Apply now!
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Ambitious tasks for ambitious goals.
You are exceptionally good at what you do. You ensure that tasks are carried out purposefully and correctly and that they are completed successfully. You are committed, open to further development and have a great team spirit. You don't need to elbow your way in with us. We live an inspiring leadership culture, flat hierarchies and pull together as a team.
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Exciting work. Good atmosphere.
You will be involved in exciting cases right from the start and can rely on the professional guidance of the responsible lawyers. We treat each other as colleagues and address each other by our first names (as you have already noticed). We strengthen our team spirit with joint lunches, various excursions and team events. Remuneration is performance-related and in line with market conditions, and the firm covers the costs of chamber membership fees, training and further education. In most situations, you are welcome to leave your tie at home.
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Control is good. We believe that trust is better.
We know we can rely on you. That's why we are open to you sometimes working from home. We are also interested in your opinion. If you have something to say, we will listen to you – regardless of your position in the company and your age.
Vacancies
Unsolicited application
Sometimes you find each other even when you're not looking. Even if we don't have any vacancies at the moment, we look forward to receiving your unsolicited application.
Send your application to karriere@dkfe.law
You can discuss anything with us. We value clear language and open communication. We do not compromise on our principles. To us, sincerity, trust, discretion, and loyalty are of paramount importance. Integrity is not negotiable. We treat everyone with respect, particularly those who disagree with us or oppose our views. Treating each other as equals is not negotiable. Anyone who approaches us with a problem can rest assured that the matter will be handled. What has been agreed upon is binding. We are straightforward, assertive, and get things done. Determination is not negotiable. This also means that we reflect on ourselves and continuously strive for personal and professional development.