BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH, TMT

About

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

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TMT: Information Technology - Austria

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

Ivo Rungg is the head of the department and a key contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

BINDER GRÖSSWANG advised Linde Verlag on the establishment of a digital subsidiary, as well as data privacy issues and IT contracts.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"All matters were implemented in an exemplary manner and all of our questions were dealt with competently and on time."