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GRAF ISOLA

GRAF ISOLA

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Austria

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Data privacy and data protection

GRAF ISOLA's data protection team 'always delivers' for clients looking to update their existing data protection systems and adequately manage customer data, and is also tasked with appearing for clients before the DPA and courts where proceedings are brought following data breaches. Heading the team is 'reliable partner' Marija Križanac, whose practice spans both GDPR implementation and data protection litigation at all levels of the Austrian court system, and Ferdinand Graf.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The data protection team at Graf Isola is very competent and always state-of-the-art. Especially when the directives or laws are not explicitly in detail, the reasonable approach is appreciated.'
  • 'Marija Križanac is a reliable partner with extensive knowledge and a client-oriented attitude.'
  • 'The team at Graf Isola is our go-to solution for any of our legal matters. With a full-service-approach, they feature market-leading individuals that are highly accessible to clients.'
  • 'The team around Marija Križanac is small but highly specialised and skilled. They give us clarity and confidence, even in areas where the law is still evolving. I also appreciate Marija's creativity when dealing with unusual or unprecedented situations, which makes us feel well-prepared for anything.'
  • 'What makes Marija Križanac different is her foresight and proactive approach - she anticipates issues before they become problems. Marija doesn't just focus on the law as it stand but also on where the market and regulators are heading. Also, she is quite tech-savvy, which is why she can communicate effectively with IT professionals - it is a huge plus in our industry when lawyers can speak our language.'
  • 'Marija Križanac is on top of her game - great strategic advice, not afraid to roll up her sleeves and calm under pressure.'

Key clients

  • LUKOIL International GmbH/LUKOIL Group
  • VELUX A/S/VELUX Österreich GmbH/VKR Holding A/S
  • Open Society Foundations
  • Victorinox
  • therapie-info PSISYS GmbH
  • Logwin Group
  • JobRad GmbH
  • MEWA Textil-Service GmbH
  • EMTensor
  • Leggett & Platt Inc/Schukra Berndorf GmbH
  • kraftwerk | Agentur für neue Kommunikation GmbH
  • MyHomeRoast GmbH

Work highlights

Represented Statistik Austria before the Austrian Administrative Court in a case concerning key principles of the GDPR.
Defended Handelsblatt in an e-privacy law related case before the Commercial Court of Vienna.
Advised Likewize in the roll-out of a trade-in system for used mobile phones.

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Marija Križanac; Ferdinand Graf