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Lawyers for data protection law and IT security law

Reliable protection of personal data has become a top priority for companies, not least following the coming into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Similarly, growing threats from cybercrime are highlighting the importance of IT security. 

The CMS lawyers for data protection law and IT security law advise national and international companies from a wide range of sectors on how to ensure their business models and processes are aligned with the applicable data protection regulations. We develop data protection and IT compliance strategies for you and advise on all technical aspects of system data protection and data security. 

If a crisis situation arises, due to actual or alleged data protection violations within the company or due to an external attack on IT systems, our data protection and IT security lawyers handle communication with the authorities and also represent you in court if necessary.

Looking for advisors with relevant experience in data protection and IT security? Please see below for a list of our lawyers specialising in this area.

For more information on our services around data protection law and IT security law, please click here.

 
Michael Kraus
Dr. Michael Kraus
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Fachanwalt für Informationstechnologierecht (Certified lawyer for IT law)
Germany, Stuttgart
Michael Kraus advises companies in all matters of technology and data law as well as data protection law, with a particular focus on the automotive, banking & insurance and energy sectors. He specializes...
Philipp Lotze
Philipp Lotze
Partner
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Hamburg
Germany, Frankfurt
Philipp Lotze specialises in advising IT companies on outsourcing agreements as well as on contracts regulating the development and use of software. He also advises IT and media companies on protecting...
Reemt Matthiesen
Dr. Reemt Matthiesen
Partner
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Munich
Reemt Matthiesen advises German and international companies on all aspects of IT law. He focuses on data protection, advising, amongst others, on international data transfers (BCRs, Model Clauses, consent...
Christian Runte
Christian Runte
Partner
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Munich
Christian Runte specializes in technology projects, with a special focus on data protection law. He is also widely experienced in handling German and international technology transactions and IT outsourcing...
Thorsten Hemme
Thorsten Hemme
Principal Counsel
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Cologne
Digital business expert Thorsten Hemme mainly advises on the full range of IT agreements as well on cooperation, agency and marketing agreements in the digital sector. His practice also includes the acquisition...
Huy Do Chi
Dr. Huy Do Chi
Counsel
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Berlin
Huy Do Chi advises national and international clients on all aspects of IT and data protection law as well as on copyright, media and unfair competition law. He specializes in online platforms, digital...
Martin Kilgus
Martin Kilgus
Counsel
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Stuttgart
Martin Kilgus advises medium-sized and listed companies on software licensing and outsourcing projects. His IT and data protection law expertise is also regularly sought after in the context of M&A transactions...
Inka Knappertsbusch
Dr. Inka Knappertsbusch, LL.M.
Counsel
Rechtsanwältin | Fachanwältin für Arbeitsrecht (Certified lawyer for labor and employment law)
Germany, Cologne
Inka Knappertsbusch focuses on providing labor and employment law advice in the context of restructurings and works agreements. She furthermore advises on all aspects of individual and collective employment...
Martin Krings
Martin Krings, B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Counsel
Rechtsanwalt | Fachanwalt für Informationstechnologierecht (Certified lawyer for IT law)
Germany, Cologne
Martin Krings advises leading digital platform providers, mainly in the e-commerce and online marketing sector, on all relevant legal aspects, including platform regulation. His extensive e-commerce know-how...
Fiona Savary
Dr. Fiona Savary, Rechtsanwältin (Schweiz)
Counsel
Rechtsanwältin | Rechtsanwältin (Schweiz)
Germany, Munich
Fiona Savary specialises in all legal aspects of information technology and digitalisation, assisting clients with the planning and implementation of complex IT project and with a focus on drafting and...