Elvinger Hoss Prussen displays ‘highly technical expertise in IT regulatory and data protection matters’ for a banking and asset management focused client base. Key to the firm’s success in this space is the work of Gary Cywie, who is appreciated for his ability to provide ’pragmatic advice’ on IT outsourcing agreements and data protection matters, as well as an increasing amount of work in the fintech space. The ‘very diligent’ Emmanuèle de Dampierre is the main contact for the firm’s growing IP offering and is particularly active helping clients on trade mark protection and litigation matters, as well as on IP due diligence associated with M&A transactions handled by the firm. Linda Funck co-heads the team alongside Cywie.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has demonstrated profound and highly technical expertise in IT regulatory and data protection matters.'
- 'The team has excellent industry knowledge, perfectly understands our business needs and is available whenever we need them. What really sets the team apart is the tailored advice, exceptional diligence, as well as their eye for details.'
- 'Gary Cywie provides pragmatic advice with high expertise on marketing law.'
- 'Gary Cywie regularly assists us in IT law-related matters. He continuously assists us in implementing various IT law related projects and software solutions.'
- 'Emmanuèle De Dampierre's approach was very clear and pedagogic to explain the way the IP processes worked.'
- 'Emmanuèle De Dampierre is our go-to adviser for all IP law-related matters and assists us in long-term projects and regularly provides ad-hoc advice. She is a very diligent professional who shines through her immense knowledge and her spot-on advice.'
Key clients
- FundBank Europe
- Azimut
- Franklin Templeton
- ume
- One Group Solutions
Work highlights
Advised One Group Solutions on drafting an IT contract for the implementation of a digital platform by an IT provider, as well as on trade mark matters to develop an effective strategy for expanding the client’s trade mark portfolio.
Advised FundBank on the establishment of its Luxembourg operations, including drafting terms and conditions of service, advising on data protection, and supporting complex outsourcing arrangements involving digital tools and innovative business models.
Assisted ume in relation to its contractual documentation, including integration of Digital Operational Resilience Act requirements.
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Practice head
Gary Cywie; Linda Funck
Other key lawyers
Emmanuèle De Dampierre