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Data & Technology

2019 Global Data Privacy & Security Handbook
Providing detailed overviews of the increasingly complex and sophisticated data privacy and security standards in around 50 countries.
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The company of today is focused on the technology of tomorrow. Continuous innovation is essential if organizations want to take full advantage of new opportunities, making it crucial for companies to become more efficient and creative in how they develop, source, and use technology.

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05 December 2019
Russia Increases Fines for Personal Data and IT Violations
Russia increases administrative fines for violations of personal data localization rules and the requirements for online communication services.
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27 November 2019
Ahead of Privacy - Netherlands Update
In our latest Ahead of Privacy update, we bring you a selection of recent legislative, policymaking and enforcement developments in privacy law, including ePrivacy progress, recent case law on GDPR ...
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19 November 2019
UK Statement on Legal Status of Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts
A UK Government-backed, industry-led initiative has published an expert legal statement recognising cryptoassets as property and smart contracts as enforceable agreements under English law.
13 November 2019
Outside the Comfort Zone: Building Consumer Trust in Digital Healthcare
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08 November 2019
How are German Data Protection Authorities going to determine a fine? EUR 14.5 million fine imposed by Berlin DPA
The German DPA has published guidelines on fines for GDPR violations.
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2019
Space for Agility
The ‘Space for Agility’ series provides some general insight and analysis into what this growing area means for corporate occupiers and their workforces.
Insight
07 November 2019
UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: Key Implications
The UK and EU has approved a revised agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, a legally binding document which includes provisions on the EU-UK “divorce settlement”.
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31 October 2019
2019 Cloud Computing Survey Shows Data Privacy Concerns Among Top Concerns for Cloud Users
The survey, in its 5th year, provides insights into global attitudes and trends related to the cloud computing marketplace.
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22 August 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Gottfried Stiller Group on VR Equitypartner investment
Baker McKenzie advised the long-established Cologne company Gottfried Stiller on the equity investment by VR Equitypartner GmbH, a subsidiary of DZ BANK.
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19 July 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Visa on its acquisition of Munich based Payworks
The acquisition builds on a strategic partnership and investment Visa made in Payworks in February 2018.
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27 June 2019
Baker McKenzie appoints three new partners in Germany and Austria - the firm appoints a total of 81 new partners worldwide
Two new partners appointed in Germany and one partner appointed in Austria.
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27 June 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Toppan Printing on acquisition of Interprint Group from Wrede Industrieholding
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close by the end of 2019.
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16 May 2019
SPIE further expands presence in Austria with take-over of Christof Electrics
The Firm advised the European market leader on the acquisition of the company specializing in electric, measurement, control and regulation technology.
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02 May 2019
Esin Attorney Partnership Welcomes New Information Technology & Communications Team Members
Esin Attorney Partnership welcomes new partner İlay Yılmaz and associates, Türker Doygun and Berk Bengi, to the IT/C practice.
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Chambers Global

We are ranked Band 1 for Data Protection by Chambers Global in 2019.

In its editorial, Chambers cites the Firm as “highly sought after by clients from a range of industries, including healthcare, defense and financial services” with an “impressive global footprint spanning Europe, North America and Asia.” Baker McKenzie is “highly active on GDPR compliance and the EU/US Privacy Shield” and “particularly strong on handling cross-border data transfers and retention policies with further expertise in data breaches and incident response issues.” The Firm “has notable activity in the area of innovative technologies such as wearable devices.”

Legal 500

In 2019, three of our EMEA offices earned Tier 1 rankings in several categories.

  • Tier 1 in EU Regulatory - Privacy and Data Protection: Belgium
  • Tier 1 in IT, Telecoms, and the Internet: France
  • Tier 1 in Telecoms, Data Protection, and Outsourcing: Germany
  • Tier 1 in TMT: Czech Republic, Egypt, Poland, and Spain

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