Latham & Watkins LLP is well versed in GDPR implementation and defence, representing companies in regulatory and civil proceedings on GDPR violations, while also advising on the growing demand for legal advice on the development and use of artificial intelligence. Practice head Tim Wybitul represents clients in data protection proceedings, negotiations, and litigation with EU regulatory authorities, as well as in other technology and data-related disputes. He is supported by Isabelle Brams, who advises clients in penalty and compensation proceedings arising from potential data protection violations. Wolf-Tassilo Böhm is also a key member of the team.
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- ‘The team has a deep, thorough and always up to date knowledge of Data Privacy not only in terms of knowing laws & regulations. They know how to translate the words of the law into day to day business processes.'
- ‘We are working with Wolf-Tassilo Böhm and Isabella Brams. Both are highly educated and understand very well to translate their knowledge to solve the problem. The collaboration is extremely efficient and vivid and still always with a human touch.'
- ‘Partner Tim Wybitul stands out once again in L&W's excellent data protection practice. Not only does he have outstanding knowledge of data protection and procedural law, he is also an extremely astute negotiator and knows all the promising ways to avoid sanctions by the supervisory authorities.'
- ‘An outstanding law firm with exceptional lawyers. For many years, Latham has provided top-tier legal advice in data law. They deliver legally sound and pragmatic solutions that truly serve the client’s best interests.'
- ‘L&W is one of the most renowned law firms in Germany and Europe in the field of data protection. In addition to its outstanding knowledge of European and national data protection law, it has extensive experience in legal disputes with supervisory authorities.'
- ‘Tim Wybitul and his team are outstanding lawyers. Tim is focused, determined, and relentlessly result-oriented. He is precise, professional, open, and direct in his communication. Fast, sharp, and unflinching in his approach, it's always a pleasure to work with him.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Wohnen SE
- Volkswagen AG
- SCHUFA Holding AG
- World Foundation und Tools for Humanity
- Amalgam Rx
- metamorphosis GmbH
Work highlights
Represented Deutsche Wohnen SE in successful defense of the company before the CJEU in connection to various issues relating to very high GDPR fine.
Represented Volkswagen AG in GDPR fine and administrative proceedings concerning alleged privacy violations under the GDPR in connection with an audit by an US auditor.
Advising two jointly operating technology and AI start-ups regarding the introduction of novel identification processes in the EU.
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Practice head
Tim Wybitul
Other key lawyers
Isabelle Brams; Susan Kempe-Müller; Deniz Tschammler; Wolf-Tassilo Böhm