TMT: Information Technology - Austria
What the team is known for
GEISTWERT is a boutique firm offering dependable expertise in IT and related IP matters. The practice is noted for high-quality work in software contracts and game development. It additionally handles copyright and trade mark matters. GEISTWERT's further areas of activity include data protection and regulatory advice for tech companies. It is often seen advising numerous clients in the media, entertainment and electronics industries. The team represents companies on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters.
Strengths
"The team is responsive and provides good and practical advice."
"The depth and breadth of GEISTWERT's team is unique. The lawyers are super quick, easy to understand and able to anticipate follow-up questions."
"The team is ready for us whenever we need it."
"The lawyers all seamlessly integrate and that really makes the quality extremely high. They have an international mindset that is not tied to a specific jurisdiction and they provide great advice."
"As partners, they have their own entrepreneurial expertise and experience so they have great commercial awareness and always put the client's business goals first."
Work highlights
GEISTWERT advised Mayr-Melnhof on contract negotiations concerning the outsourcing of IT infrastructure.
Notable practitioners
Max Mosing advises clients from the entertainment and tech sectors on a range of IT matters, including development contracts, data protection and questions surrounding NFTs. He further assists with the launch of video gaming platforms and provides regulatory support for media companies. "Max Mosing has remarkable, in-depth knowledge of data protection case law and his advice is very pragmatic." "Max Mosing is a good lawyer with good humour." "My colleagues and I have learnt a lot about the best professional standards of the legal profession from him." "Max Mosing is very down to earth and delivers good-quality work." "Max Mosing is especially good for us because he knows the business."