Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH provides clients with ‘insightful, tailored solutions’ to their data protection challenges, helping them draft data protection policies and ensure compliance with GDPR and other regulatory frameworks. Heading the team is Sonja Hebenstreit, whose data protection practice sits alongside her IP work, assists clients with the implementation of GDPR and the management of customer data in relation to the development of new apps and other customer portals.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Herbst Kinsky's Data Privacy and Data Protection team is characterised by its comprehensive legal advice in data protection matters, including representation before data protection authorities and courts.'
  • 'Very innovative team in data protection law, up to date, very practical.'
  • 'A young and very high spirited team! Herbst Kinsky offer insightful, tailored solutions that directly address the unique needs of each client. Potential clients should know that this team excels in handling complex cases with a high level of precision and creativity.'
  • 'Sonja Hebenstreit doesn’t just address the legal issues at hand; she anticipates potential challenges and opportunities, offering solutions that are not only effective but also innovative. Sonja doesn’t work in isolation; she actively engages with his team and clients, ensuring that every perspective is considered.'

Key clients

  • Genera Printer GmbH
  • 4U Hospitality GmbH
  • Schaumann & Partners
  • Biogena GmbH & Co KG
  • DoN SG BRANDS GmbH
  • invIOs/Apeiron Group
  • 42 Vienna | education for digital excellence GmbH
  • Carployee GmbH
  • Next Research GmbH
  • CIRSE Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

Work highlights

  • Advised Biogena on the introduction of its customer app and the design of its own central customer loyalty programme.
  • Advised VAPIANO Austria in relation to the implementation of a customer loyalty programme.
  • Appointed as CIRSE's data protection officer and supported the association in implementing and maintaining data protection compliance.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sonja Hebenstreit