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Michael Schmidl

Michael Schmidl

Germany 2026

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Prof. Dr. Michael Schmidl is co-head of the German Information Technology Group and is based in Baker McKenzie's Munich office. He is an honorary professor at the University of Augsburg and specialist lawyer for information technology law (Fachanwalt für IT-Recht). He advises in all areas of contentious and non-contentious information technology law, including internet, computer/software, data privacy and media law. Michael also has a general commercial law background and has profound experience in the drafting and negotiation of outsourcing contracts and in carrying out compliance projects.

Michael Schmidl advises in all areas of contentious and non-contentious information technology law, including Internet, computer/software, data privacy and media law. He also advises on matters relating to intellectual property, unfair competition, compliance and general contract law. Michael is experienced in general commercial law, and is likewise seasoned in drafting and negotiating outsourcing contracts, as well as in carrying out compliance projects.

Personal

Fachanwalt für IT-Recht (Attorney Specializing in Information Technology Law)

University of Munich (LL.M. Europe) (2004)

State of Bavaria (Assessor Exam) (2000)

University of Munich (Referendar Exam) (1998)

University of Bayreuth (Doctorate) (1997)

Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Paris (Diploma Supéerieur) (1996)

University of Bordeaux (Maîtrise en droit) (1995)

University of Bayreuth (Diploma Economics) (1995)

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TMT: Data Protection - Germany

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Munich-based practitioner Michael Schmidl is an acknowledged data protection expert who advises on cloud contracts, data transfers, global data compliance reviews and GDPR violation proceedings.

Indviduelles Editorial

Der in München ansässige Anwalt Michael Schmidl ist ein anerkannter Datenschutzexperte, der zu Cloud-Verträgen, Datenübertragungen, globalen Datenschutz-Compliance-Prüfungen und DSGVO-Verletzungsverfahren berät.

Strengths

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  • Michael Schmidl is worth his weight in gold when it comes to cyberincidents.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • I have never seen Michael Schmidl overlook any relevant aspects when handling cases - he always considers everything.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • Michael Schmidl ist Gold wert, wenn es um Cybervorfälle geht.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany
  • Ich habe Michael Schmidl noch nie dabei erlebt, dass er bei der Bearbeitung von Fällen relevante Aspekte übersehen hat – er berücksichtigt immer alles.
    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers Germany

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