DLA Piper Expands Corporate Practice with Appointment of Alexander Reich-Rohrwig

DLA Piper strengthens its Corporate practice with the appointment of Dr Alexander Reich-Rohrwig, 41, as Partner in its Vienna office, effective November 1, 2026. His arrival further bolsters the firm’s global M&A capabilities.

Alexander advises national and international companies, investors and financial institutions on all aspects of corporate and commercial law with a focus on organisations in the infrastructure, industrials, and energy sectors. His areas of focus include joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and contract law, as well as corporate reorganisations. He also has extensive experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Alexander Reich-Rohrwig studied law at the University of Vienna, where he also obtained his doctorate in law. He is admitted to the Austrian Bar and, in addition to German and English, speaks Mandarin and French. He is also a regular speaker on corporate law topics and the author of numerous professional publications.

Christoph Mager, Managing Partner at DLA Piper Austria, said:

“The appointment of Alexander Reich-Rohrwig marks an important step in the continued growth of our Corporate practice in Austria. With his excellent market knowledge and extensive experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions, he will provide outstanding support to our clients in achieving their strategic objectives. We are delighted to welcome Alexander to our partnership.”

Elisabeth Stichmann, Head of the Corporate practice at DLA Piper Austria, added:

“I am delighted that Alexander is joining our team and look forward to further developing our Corporate practice together with him. His expertise, particularly in the area of complex joint ventures, represents an excellent enhancement and extension of our service offering and further strengthens our strategic positioning in sophisticated corporate law matters.”

Alexander Reich-Rohrwig, Partner in the Corporate practice at DLA Piper Austria, commented:

“DLA Piper combines a strong local presence with an international reach that few other law firms can match. For my clients, this means seamless cross-border support from a single source, backed by one of the world’s leading global law firms. I am particularly excited to work alongside DLA Piper’s dynamic and ambitious team and to help shape new opportunities in the Austrian market.”