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Martin Braun

Martin Braun

Germany 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Dr. Martin Braun focuses his practice on outsourcing, IT and data protection law. He has advised both customers and vendors in business process outsourcing and IT projects. Dr. Braun is well-known for his knowledge in open source software, advising companies on general strategy for the use of open source software, and on possible business cases based on open source licenses.

Career

Dr. Braun has also advised German and multinational companies on all aspects of data protection law and general compliance issues, including cross border flows of personal data, data security, electronic discovery and general document retention issues. Dr. Braun also has experience in electronic commerce, electronic signatures and internet domain law.

Professional Memberships

German-American Lawyers' Association (DAJV)

German-Japanese Law Association

German Lawyers' Association (DAV)

International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)

European Outsourcing Association Germany e.V.,

German Association for Data Protection and Data Security (GDD)

German Association for Law and Information Technology (DGRI)

International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)

Frankfurter Juristische Gesellschaft

Gesellschaft der Freunde Universität Heidelberg e.V.

Personal

PhD, Public International Law and Internet Regulation, University of Heidelberg, 2001

Postgraduate Studies, Japanese Law, Distance University of Hagen, 1997-1999

Second State Exam, Heidelberg, 1998

First State Exam, Heidelberg, 1996

Maîtrise en droit, Aix-en-Provence, 1993

Chambers Review

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Chambers Germany

TMT: Data Protection - Germany

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Martin Braun is held in high esteem for his involvement in complex data protection litigation pertaining to GDPR and alleged consumer protection violations, appearing in national and European courts. He also assists international clients with the implementation of data transfer compliant frameworks.

Indviduelles Editorial

Martin Braun genießt hohes Ansehen für sein Engagement in komplexen Datenschutzstreitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit der DSGVO und mutmaßlichen Verletzungen gegen den Verbraucherschutz vor nationalen und europäischen Gerichten. Er berät zudem internationale Mandanten bei der Implementierung von Compliance-Rahmen für die Datenübertragungen.

Strengths

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  • I think Martin Braun's brilliant - he really knows his stuff.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • It's a pleasure working with Martin Braun as he's super available and friendly.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • Ich finde Martin Braun brillant – er kennt sich wirklich aus.
    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • Es ist ein Vergnügen, mit Martin Braun zusammenzuarbeiten, da er sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich ist.
    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany

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