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Senior Associate

Katharina Hirzle

Rechtsanwältin

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  • German
  • English
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Katharina Hirzle advises companies on the legal framework and implementation of new technologies. As a Senior Associate specialising in IT law she focuses in particular on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and the associated regulatory and contractual requirements. Her clients range from start-ups to large corporations, particularly in the technology sector.

She advises on the implementation of the EU AI Act, develops internal AI policies and assists with the assessment of regulatory risks. Other key areas of her practice include AI applications in software development, the drafting and negotiation of IT and licence agreements and legal issues relating to technology-driven M&A transactions. Crypto and tokenisation projects also form part of her advisory practice.

Katharina Hirzle has been with CMS since 2021. Prior to that she worked as a probationary judge in the judiciary from 2019.

Lectures list

  • Harmonisierte Normen unter der KI-Verordnung, Leipzig, 09.05.2025, Mitreferent Johannes Noller

Education

  • 2016 - 2018: Trainee lawyer at Konstanz Regional Court including placement at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer
  • 2012 - 2016: Law studies at the University of Konstanz

Insights by Katharina

CMS advises Everfield on takeover of Berlin-based software provider selly

CMS advises Everfield on takeover of Berlin-based software provider selly

05 Oct 2026 1 min read
CMS advises Edenred on the acquisition of the Solutions business unit from The Mobility House

CMS advises Edenred on the acquisition of the Solutions business unit from The Mobility House

18 Jun 2026 2 min read
GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026

GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026

21 May 2026 2 min read
CMS advises Everfield on the proposed acquisition of OT security specialist Rhebo

CMS advises Everfield on the proposed acquisition of OT security specialist Rhebo

07 May 2026 2 min read
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