Gernot Fritz is a partner in our IP/IT practice. He is one of the leading Austrian experts for data and tech law, advising on the full range of legal issues relating to data commercialization and use of data, AI, technology innovation, as well as tech and digital regulatory. He also focuses on providing strategic advice to clients on EU digital regulations, such as the Data Act, the Digital Services Act and the AI Act.

Being a hands-on and pragmatic advisor to companies, officers, directors and individuals, a major part of his cross-disciplinary practice is advising businesses on transactional carve-outs, outsourcings, separation and integration matters. His expertise also includes regularly advising companies on complex contractual arrangements.

Working across many industries – including tech, automotive, telecoms, consumer products, life sciences and financial institutions –, his practical experience is built on his academic background, which, in addition to his core legal training, includes a bachelor’s degree in “software and information engineering” and a master’s degree in “artificial intelligence”.

Before joining E+H, he worked at the international law firm Freshfields in the Tech, Data and Commercial group from 2012 to 2025.