Greenberg Traurig Germany regularly assists with GDPR compliance, data protection fine proceedings and transactions as well as the structuring of international data transfers and exchanges. Cross-border matters are covered thanks to the international network and frequently advised on in close cooperation with the locations in the US. This approach is also mirrored in Viola Bensinger's dual role as head of the German data protection practice and as co-head of the global data privacy & cyber security practice. Carsten Kociok is another key contact, he comprehensively advises on data protection law and primarily assists clients across the financial services, media, real estate and healthcare sectors.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Their extensive knowledge and practical insights are second to none.'
- 'The team has great expertise, gives very practical advice and communicates in a concise manner that is easy for businesses to understand.'
- 'They are incredibly responsive and easy to work with.'
- 'Wide international reach.'
- 'Carsten Kociok has an excellent understanding of the needs of companies and provides insightful advice based on data protection authorities' policies, decisions and best market practices. I often turn to him to consider how to address particularly complex privacy matters in my corporate practice, and he always delivers. He is incredibly responsive and a real pleasure to work with.'
- 'Carsten Kociok is quick and efficient, but also takes the time to ensure his advice is easy to understand and implement.'
Key clients
- BUWOG Bauträger GmbH
- Cyren, Ltd.
- Silgan Containers
- Opswat, Inc.
- Manscaped Inc.
- Yorck-Kino GmbH
- GlobalLogic
- Torc Robotics
- Khoros
- Heimstaden AB
- NextNav
- QPS, LLC
Work highlights
- Advising BUWOG Bauträger GmbH, which is part of the Vonovia Group, on all aspects of German and European data protection law and data security in connection with the planning and development as well as the distribution, sale and rental of condominiums to buyers and tenants.
- Advising the Israeli/US cybersecurity specialist Cyren Ltd. on designing and distributing its email security products in Germany and the EU as well as the sale of its German business unit.
- Advising the German cinema chain Yorck on the design and implementation of a new video-on-demand portal as well as the reorganization of its digital offerings and the introduction of new loyalty/membership systems.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Viola Bensinger