TMT: Information Technology
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Our TMT practice offers local expertise and multi-jurisdictional advice in Austria and across the CEE region covering all areas of TMT law, including regulatory, IP, media law, data protection and privacy, consumer protection, competition & antitrust, as well as dispute resolution work.
We advise on digitalisation projects and IT outsourcing, software and cloud solutions, e-commerce, digital services, social media, online entertainment (streaming services and gaming), cyber security, as well as telecommunications projects.
As the interconnections between the real and virtual worlds are pushing the boundaries of the existing legal frameworks, we support companies around the implementation of frontier technologies (IoT, AI and blockchain).
Chambers Review
Wolf Theiss is a solid name in the Austrian market with an experienced team in the field of data protection, including issues of consumer protection, compliance and regulatory investigations. It is also active in the areas of cloud computing, software licensing and e-commerce as well as telecommunications regulation and transactions. The team represents clients in proceedings including those involving personality rights and the right to be forgotten. Wolf Theiss frequently advises on cross-border mandates and has a prestigious international client base comprising major technology, telecoms, digital media and online broadcasting companies.
Work Highlights
- Wolf Theiss acted for Paramount on the launch of its streaming service Paramount+ in Austria, including advice on the design of accessibility measures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team was helpful, practical and provided timely support every time we used it."
"Wolf Theiss is a huge firm but also very precise and really good with details, which means it can deal with our specific problems."
"Wolf Theiss knows its stuff and can present it in a way that is easy to communicate to the client."
"The team is reliable, always responsive and quick to answer."
"The team is fast, straight to the point and works efficiently."
"The team was helpful, practical and provided timely support every time we used it."
"Wolf Theiss is a huge firm but also very precise and really good with details, which means it can deal with our specific problems."
"Wolf Theiss knows its stuff and can present it in a way that is easy to communicate to the client."
"The team is reliable, always responsive and quick to answer."
"The team is fast, straight to the point and works efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Roland Marko is recognised for his expertise in large-scale digitalisation projects, including software compliance. He further supports clients with contentious and non-contentious data protection matters and hardware product implementation.
"Roland Marko is available, responds very quickly and is always looking for solutions that are realisable."
"When he is writing something for you, he keeps it simple, which is very important."
"I am really satisfied because he offers very short response times and is almost always available."
Georg Kresbach advises large technology multinationals on a range of IT questions, including commercial, regulatory and compliance issues connected to streaming services and social media platforms. He provides additional counsel on legislation such as the Communication Platforms Act. His client base also includes telecom companies.
"Georg Kresbach is a great partner to work with who delivers additional value to the client."
"Georg Kresbach is highly responsive, makes good judgement calls and is usually at the forefront of legal issues. He combines experience with the highest quality of legal work and delivers drafts in a timely manner."
"He is always nice and super user-friendly. He is very approachable and has given me all the advice I have asked for."
"Georg Kresbach's strengths are his deep experience, his pragmatic approach and his way of handling clients. He is very serious in his work and also very reachable and available."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Austria
Members
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Adolf Zemann
Angelika Lange
Head of Department
Harald Strahberger
Kurt Retter
Paulina Pomorski
Phillip Wrabetz
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Airbnb
Apple
Disney
Magenta
Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
Netflix
Samsung
Sky
Spotify
Tencent
Tricentis
YouTube
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Banks
E-commerce
Entertainment
Fashion
Healthcare
High-tech
Insurance
Life Sciences
Luxury Brands
Media
New Media
Pharmaceuticals
Public Infrastructure
Retail
Technology
Telecommunications