TMT: Information Technology
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
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Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Binder Grösswang has long lasting experience in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IT and telecom matters. The firm has also a long tradition in telecoms and advises major Austrian telecommunications providers in various legal aspects, also in connection with respective activities in e-health matters. We are very active in e-commerce and domain law, in particular in connection with the introduction of new generic top-level domains. In addition to that, we are active in data protection matters (data transfer, processing, security and data protection breaches, cookies), IT outsourcing projects and licensing agreements. We further regularly conduct IP and IT due diligences and regularly advises on regulatory issues and IT projects.
Special expertise in internet related IP and IT issues, such as big data, machine to machine communication and internet service provider services (giving continued advice to one of Austria’s biggest telecommunication providers and other big companies operating in this field). Experts in advice concerning IP and IT related matters with a focus on cases touching on both fields (e.g. cloud computing and data protection in the internet).
Chambers Review
BINDER GRÖSSWANG provides a highly integrated offering drawing on the law firm's strong IP and dispute resolution practices. The law firm is active in IT and telecommunications law, software distribution and data protection issues, such as data transfer and data privacy. It notably advises on IT licensing agreements and regulatory matters and is well versed in representing clients in related legal proceedings. The team additionally leverages its leading corporate and finance teams to assist with TMT-related M&A transactions and financings.
Ivo Rungg is the head of the department and a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised Linde Verlag on the establishment of a digital subsidiary, as well as data privacy issues and IT contracts.
Strengths
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"All matters were implemented in an exemplary manner and all of our questions were dealt with competently and on time."
"The team provides concise, down-to-earth advice and is always available. I particularly value its ability to break down complex problems in a more approachable manner."
"Most of our work had international aspects, which were handled with full satisfaction by the team."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is fantastic to work with. The team responds quickly and its lawyers, from partners to associates, are all great people with a good sense of humour and an instinct for what is important."
"The team knew exactly what I needed as a client, had a good understanding of what my goals were and delivered on point. I did not even have to get too in-depth because the lawyers were just so aware of the market and my needs."
"All matters were implemented in an exemplary manner and all of our questions were dealt with competently and on time."
"The team provides concise, down-to-earth advice and is always available. I particularly value its ability to break down complex problems in a more approachable manner."
"Most of our work had international aspects, which were handled with full satisfaction by the team."
"BINDER GRÖSSWANG is fantastic to work with. The team responds quickly and its lawyers, from partners to associates, are all great people with a good sense of humour and an instinct for what is important."
"The team knew exactly what I needed as a client, had a good understanding of what my goals were and delivered on point. I did not even have to get too in-depth because the lawyers were just so aware of the market and my needs."
Members
Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Angelika Pallwein-Prettner
Hellmut Buchroithner
Ivo Rungg
Michael Horak
Clients
Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Alcatel
Car2go Austria GmbH
KIA Austria GmbH
Renault Österreich GmbH
Schenker AG
Tele2 Telecommunications GmbH
Tiroler Glashütte GmbH (Riedel)
Xerox Austria
Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
Industries
Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications