Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers combined advisory and litigious data protection services, helping clients to ensure that their data management programmes remain compliant with Austrian and European guidelines, in addition to representing them in court in the event of data incidents. Andreas Schütz heads up the firm's Austrian and wider CEE data protection group, appearing in cases before the senior Austrian courts and the ECJ, with Christopher Bakier excelling in matters that link data protection and IT regulatory law.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes the firm unique is its combination of excellent legal expertise, exceptional team culture and a deep understanding of its clients' economic and strategic needs.'
- 'Christopher Bakier impresses not only with his analytical acumen and negotiating skills, but also always maintains calm, perspective and a pragmatic approach to highly complex issues.'
- 'Andreas Schütz captivates with his exceptional precision, high level of commitment and empathetic manner. We value his strategic foresight and his ability to deliver excellent results, even under time pressure.'
Key clients
- Aspire Global International Limited
- HISCOX SA
- European Forum Alpbach
- Nationale Anti-Doping Agentur Austria GmbH
- VakifBank International AG
Work highlights
Represented the National Anti-Doping Agency Austria in an ECJ case stemming from a preliminary ruling request under the Federal Anti-Doping Act 2021 concerning the application of GDPR to the publication of personal data of individuals banned for doping.
Provided legal support to VakifBank International AG on the implementation of a core banking system and associated integration of a new software platform.
Provided ongoing advice to HISCOX, including investigating data breaches, ensuring compliance with local and international data protection laws, and mitigating potential legal risks and reputational damage to the company.
Practice head
Andreas Schütz
Other key lawyers
Christopher Bakier