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WIDEN's data protection, intellectual property and IT team advises major media, software development, telecoms and banking companies on a wide range of legal issues, particularly data protection matters in this sector. The firm is known for handling GDPR compliance in large international groups, dealing with intra-group data transfer issues as well as international data transfers. The team is led by Asta Macijauskienė, who brings a wealth of experience in data protection, consumer protection and contract law issues to the team.
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  • ‘One of the team members of WIDEN used to work in the state data protection inspectorate for more than a decade. Therefore if our clients have any administrative procedures, we refer them to WIDEN, because their knowledge of unpublished practice is crucial and valuable in these cases.'

  • 'WIDEN also has a good reputation for managing large-scale data breaches. They work in a team with their public relations partners who help with reputational issues in case of data leakage disclosed in media.’

  • ‘Asta Macijauskienė has very deep expertise in TMT as she provides services to major media companies. As she participates in several business associations, she has a very broad understanding of the media and technology market.’

  • ‘The team is very dedicated and detail-oriented, they can be trusted to take care of even the smallest questions that they need to work on, making sure that the solutions they offer their clients are robust and far-reaching.’

  • ‘The individual that should be mentioned is Asta Macijauskienė, who is exceptionally active when it comes to keeping up with the latest changes, ensuring that the needs of the client are fully addressed.’

Key clients

  • European Merchant Bank
  • Delfi
  • Bitė Lietuva
  • Nordcode technology
  • INVL Asset Management
  • Vaikų linija
  • Decathlon Lietuva
  • Oxylabs
  • Nordic Sugar Kėdainiai
  • Lietuvos Bankas

Work highlights

  • Continually advising the European Merchant Bank on GDPR issues related to their activity in the banking sector.
  • Representing Delfi in a case alleging the infringement of its copyright to the software for searching and processing content of online fake news and propaganda.

Lawyers

Practice head

Asta Macijauskienė