SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH‘s team of ’highly skilled’ data protection lawyers acts for clients seeking to undertake data transfers and ensure compliance with GDPR, while continuing to occupy a strong niche in advising public bodies on data protection matters. 2023 saw changes to the practice group’s leadership, with former co-head Philipp Reinisch moving to Fieldfisher Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s new Vienna office in July 2023, and with data and IT security specialist Philipp Leitner stepping into the breach. Co-head Michael Pachinger utilises his ’deep legal knowledge’ to support clients in data privacy matters and is also well versed in matters pertaining to IT, telecoms and e-commerce law.

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Testimonials

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  • 'One key strength of SCWP Schindhelm is its highly skilled and diverse team of legal experts. This diversity enables to bring fresh perspectives and creative, interdisciplinary solutions to client projects.'
  • 'What sets Michael Pachinger apart from competitors is not only his deep legal knowledge, but also his commitment to delivering outstanding results for his clients.'
  • 'The extremely competent advice and updates on decisions on data protection are what makes working with SCWP so special. Even in connection to related issues, possible impacts on all facets of the company were always pointed out to us.'
  • 'Working with Michael Pachinger is characterised by his suggestions and implementation tips. Matters were dealt with in such a way as to enable a feasible outcome. His extremely constructive and friendly manner supported his advice immensely.'
  • 'The team reaches a high level, they offer very useful help in negotiations as well as expert witnesses.'
  • 'Michael Pachinger is a leading expert in questions of data protection. He is straight to the point and responds quickly.'

Key clients

  • Resch&Frisch Holding GmbH
  • MatchMaker Sports GmbH
  • Peneder Holding GmbH
  • Conrad Electronic
  • Heyrise
  • Ulla Popken GmbH & Co.KG.

Work highlights

  • Won a tender to advise the Austrian government on ongoing initiatives for innovation in the digital, IT and data protection sectors.
  • Advised a central Asian tech company on the data protection permissibility of its collaboration platform.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Pachinger, Philipp Leitner