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Cerha Hempel

Cerha Hempel

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Austria

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Data privacy and data protection

Cerha Hempel is well versed in assisting clients with the data protection of wider IT projects, including customer apps and the implementation of cloud computing systems, as well as day-to-day data processing matters, in addition to defending its clients’ interests before the Austrian DPA and courts. Heading up the team is Hans Kristoferitsch, whose expertise spans international data transfers, targeted advertising and IT outsourcing issues, while Armin Schwabl frequently carries out data protection impact assessments and supports clients in the event of data breaches. Boris Treml‘s specialisation is in ensuring the GDPR compliance of IT projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The practice benefits from a broad team that is able to deliver at all levels of seniority.'
  • 'Hans Kristoferitsch is my go-to choice for handling challenging data protection matters in Austria, but also internationally.'
  • 'What makes the firm unique is that each department has outstanding partners and team members. They are characterised by the highest level of professionalism, excellent expertise and high service standards.'
  • 'The members of the firm are characterised by the highest level of professionalism, excellent expertise and skill, as well as practical solutions and the ability to think outside the box. This applies to Hans Kristoferitsch, who particularly excels with his comprehensive knowledge, speed and practicality.'

Key clients

  • SPAR
  • Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
  • City of Vienna
  • Hervis Sport- und Modegesellschaft m.b.H.
  • via donau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen GmbH
  • Wien Energie GmbH
  • Wiener Netze GmbH
  • Wiener Linien GmbH
  • Wiener Lokalbahnen GmbH
  • ASFINAG
  • NTS Netzwerk Telekom Service AG
  • CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

Work highlights

Advised SPAR on all the launch of a new app to communicate with all employees in the group.
Advised the City of Vienna on the introduction of a new platform to communicate with the citizens.
Advised Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH on the launch of a single sign-on application that creates a joint logon workflow for various subsidiaries, including Wien Energie, Wiener Linien and WIPARK.
Practice head

Hans Kristoferitsch

Other key lawyers

Armin Schwabl; Boris Treml