CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH specialises in ‘delivering practical and actionable advice’ to clients requiring GDPR support, advising them on implementation and ongoing compliance matters, while also appearing on their behalf before the Austrian courts and Data Protection Authority where civil or criminal violations are alleged. Johannes Juranek, who is both practice head and managing partner of the firm’s Austrian arm, is well versed in assisting technology and software sector clients ensure they are GDPR-compliant and represents them before the courts and in arbitration hearings. Christina Maria Schwaiger is called upon to draft clients’ data protection policies in line with GDPR, while also assisting clients ensure data protection compliance as they introduce AI systems into their operations.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'With their legal expertise and a great understanding of business contexts, together with an excellent knowledge of their clients' businesses, CMS offers outstanding advice.'
- 'Very knowledgeable and responsive team.'
Key clients
- REWE Group/Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH
- Quality Austria
Work highlights
- Represented Unser Ö Bonus Club before the Data Protection Authority and the Federal Administrative Court in relation to alleged violations of GDPR.
- Advised ALPLA on GDPR matters as they relate to managing group-wide contracts, including international transfers, HR tools, cybersecurity compliance and joint controllership matters.