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Mag Erik Steiner

+43 1 716 55 0 e.steiner@taylorwessing.com

Work Department

IP/IT

Position

Erik is a distinguished and integral member of the IT/IP practice group in Vienna. With a background in software development, his expertise spans across multiple domains, including Open Source Software (OSS), data protection, software licensing, cyber security, IT outsourcing as well as the rapidly growing fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3. His unique insights into the industry and his experience allow him to effectively advise both multinational and domestic clients, tailoring his approach to their specific needs.

As a video gaming law expert, he supports companies from this industry by providing comprehensive legal advice on a wide variety of issues, including the specific gaming regulations in Austria. Being a member of the International Videogaming Group enables him to collaborate with colleagues from multiple regions and stay abreast of the latest development in gaming law, ensuring clients receive the most up-to-date and well-rounded advice possible.

Career

2015 Trainee, Ruggenthaler Rest & Borsky/ 2017 – 2018 Legal advisor, Ministry of the Interior/ 2018 – 2019 Associate, Baker & McKenzie Diwok Hermann Petsche/2019 Law clerk, Higher Regional Court of Vienna/ 2019 Trainee, Taylor Wessing/2020 – 2023 Associate, Taylor Wessing/2023 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing

Languages

German, English

Education

Law studies, University of Vienna