Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP impresses with market-leading support in fines and claims for damages in connection with data breaches, which was most recently demonstrated in various proceedings before the European Court of Justice. Other mainstays include the advice on the deletion of data and information claims as well as the support in internal investigations and cross-border administrative proceedings. Practice head Tim Wybitul comprehensively advises on all aspects of data protection, cyber and technology law and most recently took the lead in proceedings before German and European data protection authorities pertaining to the processing of biometric data in the context of iris scans. Isabelle Brams also focuses on administrative and court proceedings and complements this with expertise in employee data protection. Ulrich Wuermeling retired in 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Goal-oriented and down-to-earth, despite the high level of recognition.'
'Tim Wybitul has excellent specialist knowledge, which is also excellently translated for non-lawyers.'
'Isabelle Brams has excellent specialist knowledge and is very good at presenting and communicating legal issues in everyday client life.'
'The team has a unique dynamic and can always react to the demands placed on them and complete them to our full satisfaction. They don't just think in the normal structures, but also outside the box, so that in the end different possibilities are there to be considered.'
'Tim Wybitul has an incredible wealth of experience that leads to great recommendations in every aspect of consulting.'
'Isabelle Brahms convinced me with her in-depth knowledge and her ability to familiarize herself with a complex matter within a short period of time and to provide a legally sound recommendation.'
'Outstanding team regarding data protection in fine proceedings.'
'Tim Wybitul offers great experience and knowledge in GDPR.'

Key clients

Deutsche Wohnen SE
SCHUFA Holding AG
Worldcoin und Tools for Humanity
MediaMarktSaturn

Work highlights

Successful defense of Deutsche Wohnen SE before the ECJ in connection with various issues regarding GDPR fines in Germany.
Advising Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity on the introduction of novel identification processes in the EU.

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