TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP
Over the years, our brand has become synonymous with the world of IT and data, with a range of services designed to keep pace with an industry almost entirely defined by innovation and change. Our deep sector knowledge comes from acting for an impressive client base comprising the great and the good in global technology, which exposing us to fresh ideas and new operating models ahead of the competition. IT and technology are at the heart of the entire firm and the IT team as well as our industry sector Digital Business generate a very significant part of the firm's turnover.
Our team includes many market-leading practitioners who have enjoyed significant periods working in-house within the TMT industries, providing an invaluable view on how best to manage risk and maximise results. Our clear focus on IT law, as IP law is covered by a different practice group within OC, makes us to one of Germany's biggest and most highly regarded dedicated IT teams.
Our data protection team advises on all data protection, security, cyber and privacy related issues, from the implications of EU legislation to international data transfers to day-to-day compliance issues and dealing with requests from the ICO and other data protection regulators.
Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke is an internationally renowned firm with expertise across TMT, operating from Cologne and Hamburg. The practice group regularly assists with IT outsourcing, digitalisation projects and licensing agreements as well as strategic partnerships. The firm is also considered a top choice for data protection issues, advising on international data transfers, GDPR compliance and employee data processing. Its additional strength in compensation claims pertaining to data breaches complements its services. In addition to its particular strength in gaming law, the team assists with youth protection, copyright and advertisement mandates as well as product launches. Its client roster includes household names from the publishing, media, technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osborne Clarke is strong and innovative in technology issues, including in its own processes, and is always early when it comes to trending topics."
"Osborne Clarke is always a good name. They have a good practice and are really strong in gaming, for which I have a lot of praise."
"Osborne Clarke is strong and innovative in technology issues, including in its own processes, and is always early when it comes to trending topics."
"Osborne Clarke is always a good name. They have a good practice and are really strong in gaming, for which I have a lot of praise."
Notable Practitioners
Excellent practitioner Flemming Moos is a highly regarded data protection expert known for advising on international data transfers and processing, cyber attacks and GDPR compliance.
"Flemming Moos is an absolute marvel and great on GDPR topics."
"Flemming Moos is a very good and very experienced data protection lawyer."
"He is one of the leading lawyers in Germany."
Konstantin Ewald is respected for his media law expertise, regularly advising on licensing agreements, market entries and gaming law. He also offers M&A-related assistance in the media industry.
"Konstantin Ewald is well known and one of the biggest players in the games industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
Germany
Members
Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP
Adrian Schneider
Benjamin Schaum
Dr Hendrik Schöttle
Dr Jens Schefzig
Dr Marc Störing
Dr Sabine von Oelffen
Dr Till Gerhardt
Felix Hilgert
Head of Department
Gereon Abendroth
Tobias Rothkegel
Ulrich Bäumer
Clients
Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP
ADIDAS AG
Airbnb Ireland UC
Daimler AG
Ferrero Deutschland GmbH
GoPro, Inc.
Good Technology
Google LLC
Hilti AG
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
Scout24 AG
Siemens AG
XING SE
Industries
Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Hardware & Electronics
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure