CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s data protection team is adept at ensuring clients maintain GDPR compliance, in addition to supporting new entrants into the Austrian market bring their data management and protection systems into line with Austrian and European regulations. Practice head Johannes Juranek ’provides high-quality advice’ on all aspects of GDPR, including in relation to cross-border projects, and is also able to act for clients facing DPA enforcement proceedings. Christina Maria Schwaiger departed the firm in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Small but good.'
- 'Johannes Juranek is a very cautious, accurate lawyer.'
- 'Johannes Juranek is very accessible and very service-oriented. He can transfer his knowledge in a very structured manner.'
- 'CMS offers everything you would expect from a top law firm. A highly qualified team that provides excellent advice thanks to its diverse range of expertise. Even in complex or short-notice matters, the advice provided is always of the highest quality.'
- 'Johannes Juranek is one of the leading experts in data protection, is always up to date with legal developments in data protection, and provides high-quality advice in highly complex cases.'
Key clients
- Universal Edition
- STURM MESSDIENSTE
- Quality Austria
- Unser Ö-Bonus Club
- STURM ENERGIE
- Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner
Work highlights
Advised ALPLA on regulations governing data transfers under GDPR.
Provided support to a European e-toll service provider for the rollout of its digital platform in Austria.
Advised an Austrian manufacturing and technology company on matters under GDPR and the EU Data Act, and the structuring of SaaS and cloud-based service agreements, among other issues.
Practice head
Johannes Juranek