Markus Kaulartz specialises in IT and data privacy laws and focuses on challenges arising from the increasing digitalization (FinTech, Blockchain, IoT, Smart Contracts, AI, Tokens, SaaS, etc.). He has gained a lot of experience in advising on legal issues regarding future technologies and new business models, always with a strong focus on IT and regulatory laws. As a former software engineer and now lawyer, Markus has particular tech expertise and insights that contribute to his legal advisory practice. His input is often sought where issues emerge at the interface of technology and law. Due to his technical background and experience, he knows the typical legal challenges IT companies face, is able to speak their language and has profound sector knowledge. Clients value his pragmatic and efficient, but also very transparent approach, which is on high demand when companies create innovations. Some of the start-ups he works with are part of the CMS equIP program.

Markus is editor of the legal handbook "Smart Contracts" (2019, 26 authors) and the legal handbook "Artificial Intelligence und Machine Learning" (2020, 49 authors), both published by Verlag C.H. Beck.

Markus joined CMS in 2014 and has been a counsel since 2019.