With a strong practice in telecoms, tech, and e-commerce, Cerha Hempel fields an interdisciplinary team known for its expertise in developing effective solutions in complex IT and digitalisation projects. The firm has developed a proficiency in data protection, including work on AI and NIS compliance. The Vienna team consists of Hans Kristoferitsch, an attorney focused on telecoms, data privacy and e-commerce, Armin Schwabl, who focuses on regulatory and data privacy issues, and Christoph Reiter, who specialises in IT and tech transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional team with great legal and market know-how. I can fully rely on the quality of CERHA. Love to work with them.’
- ‘Roman Heidinger is an exceptional colleague. He provides high-quality advice and is very pragmatic.’
- ‘Christoph Reiter is great!’
- ‘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. In addition to traditional legal work, the firm is always at the cutting edge and uses the latest tools and technology.’
- ‘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. His team colleagues, such as Armin Schwabl, Boris Tremel, and Stephanie Maier-Herbeck are also outstanding.’
Key clients
- SPAR group
- METRANS group
- Wirtschaftskammer Österreich
- Walt.id
- RTR GmbH
- Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
- Solifi
- JIPP.IT
- Welser Profile Group
- Semperit
- RWTÜV Group
- GATX Rail Austria GmbH
Work highlights
Advised the City of Vienna on the launch of a platform designed to enable communication between bodies of the City of Vienna and citizens for both administrative proceedings and non-official public services.
Advised SPAR in relation to the launch of a B2C app.
Provided legal advice to ORF on compliance of their online services, including media access services, news sites, webshops, and various other services, with the requirements of the European Accessibility Act.
Practice head
Hans Kristoferitsch; Armin Schwabl; Christoph Reiter
Other key lawyers
Boris Treml; Stephanie Maier-Herbeck; Roman Heidinger