KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH strengthened its data protection practice with the December 2022 arrival of Beatrice Blümel from the Austrian data protection authority, who heads the firm’s new technology and digitalisation group and assists clients in the event of data breaches. The team advises on trade secrets and e-privacy matters, handling ongoing IT projects and GDPR compliance. The team is jointly led by Anna Mertinz, who has extensive experience at the intersection of data protection and employment law, and Barbara Kuchar, who represents clients in the wake of data breaches and is also noted for her work on trade secrets.
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- 'For us, KWR's network to central and eastern Europe is very important. KWR was able to support us quickly with issues in other countries by establishing contact with partner law firms or clarifying questions for us via these law firms.'
- 'Anna Mertinz is easy and pleasant to work with. She makes time even on days with busy schedules and is always professional and friendly.'
- 'Anna Mertinz has remarkable professional experience in data protection and it is always a pleasure to work with her.'
Key clients
- Austrian Limited E-Commerce GmbH
- AGRANA
- Maispa
- LOS 22 Wien
- Ing. Armin Weinrath
- DIALOG Bildungs- und Beratungsinstitut GmbH
- myneva Austria GmbH
- engcon Austria GmbH
- Coca-Cola HBC Austria GmbH
- Ryanair
- Mister Spex AG
- Nemo Healthcare BV
- System 7 group
- International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
- Rohde & Schwarz Österreich GesmbH
- MAHLE Filtersysteme Austria GmbH
- ASSA ABLOY Austria GmbH
- Familie & Beruf Management GmbH
- Diversity Think Tank Consulting GmbH
- Arbeitswelten Consulting
- Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
- De’Longhi Kenwood GmbH
- Edizon Innovation GmbH
- Ivellio-Vellin IT Services
- Willis Towers Watson Austria GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised the Ryanair Group, particularly Lauda Europe, Malta Air and Ryanair DAC on airline-specific data protection questions.
- Advised Agrana on whether its head of legal was subject to full or only partial obligations under GDPR.
- Assisted Coca-Cola Hellenic on the transfer of data to third countries and the allocation of roles within of the group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anna Mertinz, Barbara Kuchar