TMT: Data Protection
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 1
Contact number
+49.211.8828.4600Chambers Review
Considered one of Germany's top data protection law firms, Latham & Watkins frequently assists with nationwide and cross-border mandates. The team is regularly involved in complex fine proceedings and claims pertaining to data leaks and alleged GDPR violations, where its clients include leading automotive manufacturers, large private equity firms and real estate companies. Besides its strength in contentious mandates, Latham & Watkins assists with data protection assessments for app launches, international investigations and the establishment of whistle-blower systems as well as GDPR implementation.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins represented Deutsche Wohnen before the CJEU in connection with Article 83 GDPR, after having successfully defended the client before the Berlin District Court regarding the then-highest GDPR fine in Germany.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins' responses were always on time and without any additional work needed."
"Latham & Watkins' responses were always on time and without any additional work needed."
Notable Practitioners
One of Germany's leading data protection lawyers, Tim Wybitul is appreciated by interviewees for the breadth of his expertise, covering GDPR compliance, the implementation of whistle-blower systems and international data processing. He is particularly well regarded for his involvement in data protection-related proceedings and litigation following data leaks and alleged violations.
"Tim Wybitul knows what he is doing and does it in a perfect and satisfying way."
"Tim Wybitul is a leading name and a very clever person."