CERHA HEMPEL expands the team led by partner Dr. Hans Kristoferitsch specialising in data protection, information security and IT with the addition of attorney Ing. Mag. Boris Treml, LL.M.
He obtained his law degree from the University of Linz in 2014. Before joining CERHA HEMPEL in January 2018, he worked as an IT consultant and in software development for more than ten years.
His practice areas at CERHA HEMPEL include data protection, information security law and legal tech, with a particular focus on areas that are at the interface between technology and law, such as NIS and regulations governing AI.
Thanks to his background in IT and by drawing on his considerable experience, he offers clients real added value by combining a legal perspective with a profound understanding of the practical challenges posed by IT systems and applications.
Boris Treml regularly lectures on topics related to data protection, data security and information technology and was named "speaker of the year" 2022 by imh. He also acts as an external data protection officer.
"We're delighted that Boris Treml – a proven IT law expert – sees his future with us. He will further strengthen the firm's expertise and continue to drive the firm's growth in this important area for the future," says Dr. Hans Kristoferitsch, LL.M. (Head of the IP, IT & Privacy Practice Group at CERHA HEMPEL).