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Data Protection Law & IT Security Law

  • Advice on data protection-compliant structuring of all business models and internal/external processes which involve personal data of customers, employees or other third parties
  • Design, preparation and negotiation of data protection and compliance strategies at group, corporate, departmental or process level (including possible collective employment law aspects, where we bring in colleagues who specialise in the field)
  • Advice on the technical aspects of system data protection and on related legal issues in connection with the acquisition, creation, use and analysis of information
  • Dealing with data protection regulators and representation before these public bodies
  • Appropriate intervention in the event of a crisis involving actual or alleged data protection violations within the company

Focus

For us, data protection law is not just a “fashionable” new area of law. We have long practical experience of advising and representing German and international clients across a wide range of industries. Our approach combines strong legal specialisation with expertise in sector and application-specific requirements and concepts that has been gained through our work. We provide support and advice on structuring business models in compliance with data protection regulations, enabling such models to be implemented in an environment where privacy and personal rights are becoming increasingly sensitive issues.

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CMS Expert Guide: Data Law Navigator

CMS Expert Guide: Data Law Navigator

29 Jun 2026 2 min read
KRITIS Ordinance: What critical infrastructure operators need to know now

KRITIS Ordinance: What critical infrastructure operators need to know now

16 Jun 2026 11 min read
Enforcement Tracker Report: Overview of GDPR Fines

Enforcement Tracker Report: Overview of GDPR Fines

26 May 2026 2 min read
GDPR Fines Exceed EUR 6 Billion as Enforcement Gains Further Traction

GDPR Fines Exceed EUR 6 Billion as Enforcement Gains Further Traction

21 May 2026 4 min read
GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026

GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026

21 May 2026 2 min read
EU AI Act Developments: Key Political Agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, Implementation Timeline and Transparency Consultation

EU AI Act Developments: Key Political Agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, Implementation Timeline and Transparency Consultation

13 May 2026 4 min read
Building on shaky foundations: a legal critique of the supply-chain regime in the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2

Building on shaky foundations: a legal critique of the supply-chain regime in the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2

06 May 2026 17 min read
CJEU on the GDPR: Abuse of rights, causation and compensation

CJEU on the GDPR: Abuse of rights, causation and compensation

27 Apr 2026 7 min read

Events

  • Germany
    10 Sep 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026 - Autumn

  • Germany
    30 Sep 2026

    On the Pulse Webinar Series 2026 - Autumn

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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