Technology & Digitization

The experts at Haslinger / Nagele provide advice in nearly all areas of technology law. Against the backdrop of a fast-moving, global (economic) environment and the continuously changing legal requirements that need to be taken into account (as in “the EU’s digital strategy”) as a result of the rapid spread of new technologies, we are here to support your company as a reliable, proactive partner.

Our clients can put their trust in a perfectly integrated, interdisciplinary team that offers 3600 advice in this highly sensitive area which interfaces with data protection IP / IT, regulated industries, energy and corporate law, for example. Every service is bespoke to our clients’ needs and specifically includes comprehensive advice on all matters concerning data protection, including any concerns relating to electronic communication (e-privacy), as well as support in connection with the 5G rollout and the entire gamut of infrastructure extension works, the establishment of joint ventures and energy-producing communities, the drafting and negotiation of transitional service agreements, and lots more.

Our services portfolio includes the following highlights:

Data protection

• Introduction and refinement of data protection systems, and data protection compliance – including data protection in electronic communication (e-privacy)
• Drafting of legally sound contracts that take into account all technology transfer issues (data transfer and processing)
• Blockchain and AI
• Shared use of networks and outsourcing
• Cloud computing

IP / IT

• Advice and representation in all areas of intellectual property and information technology
• IP administration
• Contract formation and review
• Anything as a service, cloud services, IoT, 5G and beyond, cybersecurity, remote economy

Regulated industries

• Advice in connection with regulatory requirements, particularly including telecommunication and energy law requirements (5G rollout, smart metres, etc)

Mergers & acquisitions

• Drafting of transitional service agreements (TSAs) and negotiation required for such agreements, as well as other technology (transfer) agreements
• Set-up of and advice on joint ventures in the field of technology
• Restructuring and application for IP rights

Banks and capital market law

• Supervisory structuring of and advice for fintech companies

Employment law

• Drafting of employment contracts that give due consideration to technology transfer (service inventions)
• Correct and safe handling by employees of data generated by modern systems

Civil law

• Liability issues in relation to AI