SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH is particularly adept at advising start-ups on the implementation of data protection regimes that comply with Austrian and European regulatory regimes, and is also well placed to assist clients that are increasingly utilising AI on the burgeoning data regulations governing its use. The core team includes, Gregor Haidenthaler, a GDPR and IT law expert; Michael Pachinger, who provides further GDPR advice and is also well versed in related IP matters; and Philipp Leitner, who handles matters at the intersection between data protection and AI law.
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  • 'The team around Michael Pachinger is highly professional and understanding.'

Key clients

  • Resch&Frisch Holding GmbH
  • MatchMaker Sports GmbH
  • Peneder Holding GmbH
  • Conrad Electronic
  • Heyrise
  • Ulla Popken GmbH & Co.KG.
  • Eiffage Énergie Systèmes
  • SEA.AI GmbH
  • dm -drogerie markt GmbH
  • Österreichische ForschungsförderungsGmbH
  • Kelag-Kärnter Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft
  • KWF Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds

Work highlights

Advised the Austrian Research Promotion Agency in relation to a concept study on the implementation of a national mobility data space.
Advised several IT and AI start-ups, including Saventic and SEA.AI on data protection, privacy and security issues.
Practice head

Gregor Haidenthaler; Michael Pachinger; Philipp Leitner