Christoph Werkmeister

Practice Areas

As Global co-head of Freshfields data and technology practice and member of their information security committee, Christoph advises on strategic data and IT projects, and topical tech issues such as digital markets and AI regulation. Christoph has helped design and implement numerous transformational technology projects, working across jurisdictions and at the intersection of Freshfields antitrust, transactions, regulatory and employment practices. He also has a longstanding track record in the telecoms sector, particularly regarding next-generation access and innovative business models.

Using his vast experience of dealing with disputes before regulators and courts as well as internal investigations, Christoph knows

where the risks lie and provides pragmatic solutions. He has advised on some of the highest profile data and cyber cases, as well as on GDPR (fine) proceedings and data-related (mass) litigation. Christoph also helps clients manage their data and IT governance, advises on new and emerging laws that have an impact on digital businesses and supports global M&A transactions, particularly those involving data- or technology-heavy targets. Working with the Freshfields Lab, leading consulting firms and technical advisors, Christoph has successfully leveraged legal tech solutions to manage larger scale projects and helped companies implement standardised approaches to and software solutions for privacy compliance and data governance. Having appeared in Global Data Review’s 40 under 40, Christoph is recognised as among the best in the upcoming generation of data lawyers. He was also named by JUVE as a rising star in telecoms law and as a leading individual by GDR.

Publications

Christoph has published widely on the legal issues surrounding digitalisation and is co-author of several standard commentaries on the GDPR and telecoms regulation. He also teaches AI and data law at Dusseldorf and Bonn universities.