Bringing together ‘in-depth know-how with broad experience,’ Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH assists clients in ensuring they are GDPR-compliant, while also representing them before the Austrian data protection authority and national courts. The team additionally handles the data protection aspects of M&A deals and due diligence processes. The ’outstanding’ Sonja Hebenstreit spearheads the firm’s data protection work with particular expertise in the life sciences sector, handling the spectrum of data protection matters in addition to licensing and unfair competition work.
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Testimonials
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- 'We enjoy working with Herbst Kinsky a lot – they combine in-depth know-how with broad experience, and their advice is straight to the point and pragmatic. Very experienced people with a lot of know-how.'
- 'The outstanding Sonja Hebenstreit and her excellent team always provide great advice. They understand the needs of the client and support us in a very precise but pragmatic way. They are proactive and reliable, and also a good sparring partner when discussing new solutions.'
- 'The team is very human and explains things straightforwardly.'
- 'They always make time to explain things in detail. They are super informed about every aspect that is going on.'
- 'Their ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide clear, insightful guidance has been invaluable to us.'
- 'The team has a quick grasp and prepares the respective topic in a practical way.'
- 'Sonja Hebenstreit is clear in her language and does not get bogged down in legal quibbles that are irrelevant in practice.'
Key clients
- Probando GmbH
- Boritea GmbH
- Cirse Society
- Next Research GmbH
- Profem
- FIMA/FITINN
- Timebite Solutions GmbH
- Carployee GmbH
- invIOs/Apeiron Group
- VR Motion Learning GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Probando on commercial and data protection matters, most recently regarding its new service, Probando Pay.
- Advised CIRSE Society and Next Research Group regarding GDPR compliance and the establishment and negotiation of respective contracts and documents, with a particular focus on clinical research.
- Acted for FIMA/FITINN Group regarding GDPR compliance and represented the group companies in several proceedings before the Austrian data protection authority.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonja Hebenstreit