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Fabian Herbst

Associate
Vienna
About

Fabian Herbst is a dual-qualified legal and technical professional who primarily advises on IT and data law, data protection, telecommunications regulation, cybersecurity and technology-driven legal frameworks. Drawing on his background in law and his technical training, Fabian focuses on complex regulatory environments involving digital services, connectivity, data governance, and emerging technologies.

Fabian has in-depth know-how regarding artificial intelligence, including both the legal implications of AI systems and their technical foundations. His work frequently bridges the gap between law and technology, supporting clients in implementing compliant, secure and future proof digital solutions. Complementing his practice, Fabian is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science.

A particular focus of his practice lies on the technology-related components of M&A transactions, where he supports clients in assessing digital, regulatory and data driven risks, navigating complex IT landscapes, and ensuring the secure and compliant integration of technology assets throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Alongside his key area of work in technology law, Fabian advises on selected matters of intellectual property law - including trademark, design and copyright law - as well as unfair competition law and legal aspects of life sciences.

Areas of FocusIntellectual PropertyData ProtectionTechnology

EXPERIENCE

  • Ongoing advice regarding AI regulation and compliance to various companies.
  • Advising a multinational telecommunications provider on its market entry as mobile virtual network operator.
  • Ongoing advice to several clients regarding cybersecurity compliance (including the implementation of a cybersecurity compliance structure within a multinational group over several jurisdictions).
  • Comprehensive advice to an Austrian credit institution regarding its data protection compliance concept (including practical implementation) and during a regulatory review process.
  • Advising a global satellite internet provider on its market entry and regulatory requirements.
  • Managing and advising on a global data breach spanning over 20 jurisdictions caused by a cybersecurity breach.
  • Ongoing advice to a telecommunications group on a wide range of regulatory issues as well as general civil law (including litigation advice).
  • Advising an investment fund on the acquisition of a larger Austrian transport company.
  • Ongoing advice to an international online shipping group on various regulatory issues, such as e-commerce, transport of hazardous goods, waste management law and telecommunications law.
  • Advising an industrial materials group on various issues relating to employee invention remuneration (including practical implementation within the group).
  • Ongoing advice to an international gambling group on unfair competition and data protection issues.
  • Advising various companies on intellectual property issues (including registration and prosecution of intellectual property rights).
  • Ongoing advice to an international consumer goods group on various legal issues regarding food and cosmetics (including administrative criminal law) as well as unfair competition law.
Languages
  • German
  • English
Education
  • Johannes Kepler University Linz, MSc., ongoing
  • University of Vienna, Mag. iur., 2020

Publications

Seminars

  • Vienna, ongoing: seminar "Compliant AI projects", Austrian Standards (national standards body)
  • Vienna, ongoing: seminar "Artificial Intelligence Manager", Austrian Standards (national standards body)
  • Vienna, June 2026, Postgraduate program Information and Media Law, University Vienna
  • Vienna, October 2022: Expert witnesses and data protection, ULG 665 "Bewertung land- und forstwirtschaftlicher Liegenschaften", University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna

My latest insights

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+43 1 531 78 1061
(Work, Vienna)