Latham & Watkins LLP's data protection practice is among the top German players for data privacy litigation, which the team routinely demonstrates in major disputes as well as fines and civil proceedings, including GDPR fines, before the ECJ. Tim Wybitul is a key contact here, he is among Germany's leading data protection experts. Further focus areas include the advice on transactions, financing and IPOs as well as the support to companies in connection with possible data breaches and subsequent official proceedings. The practice routinely cooperates with locations in the US, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea, thereby covering cross-border matters. This expertise is a strength of Ulrich Wuermeling, who advises on European, English and German data protection law.
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Key clients
- Deutsche Wohnen SE
- Volkswagen AG
- Mastercard Europe SA
- SCHUFA Holding AG
- Advent International Corporation
- Partners Group
- Hg
Work highlights
- Defense of Deutsche Wohnen SE before the ECJ in connection with the highest GDPR fine to date in Germany and relevant legal issues, in particular the liability of companies for data protection fines.
- Successful defense of Volkswagen AG in data protection investigations regarding the use of camera systems during test driving with a significant fine reduction to €1.1 million.
- Representation of SCHUFA Holding AG in data protection proceedings in all instances, including the European Court of Justice.
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