TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
In the current reporting period, one of the practice's main areas of activity is again advising telecommunications companies and companies from other sectors that provide communication elements as part of their services on regulatory and contractual law in national and global matters and representing them before national, European and international authorities and institutions. We are part of Baker McKenzie's global and European IT/C practice. Caroline Heinickel plays a leading role in the firm's "Communications & Mobility" working group, which steers the strategic direction of Baker McKenzie's global IT/C practice, in particular in the area of new and disruptive technologies, especially in the telecommunications sector (current topics include machine-to-machine communication and autonomous driving). Caroline Heinickel is also a member of the "5G" working group for EMEA IPTech.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie houses high-level IT and telecommunications departments, catering to a diverse clientele from the automotive, technology and software sectors. The team often assists with large IT projects in the automotive industry, handling digital products and contract negotiations. The firm has additional expertise in data protection law, handling cybersecurity and administrative proceedings pertaining to alleged GDPR violations. Furthermore, Baker McKenzie is highly respected for its work on telecommunications regulation including Europe-wide EECC and comprehensive compliance advice. With its prowess in handling M&A transactions in the telecommunications world, the department shows itself to be well rounded. As an internationally present law firm, Baker McKenzie is a top choice for clients seeking cross-border capabilities.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Telefónica on telecommunications regulatory requirements at national and EU levels.
Notable Practitioners
Former managing partner for Germany and Austria Matthias Scholz has recently returned to his regular client practice. He is appreciated for his long-standing expertise in IT law.
"I appreciate Matthias Scholz who is a real expert in this field."
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.
"What I like a lot is that Michael Schmidl is passionate and very much into what he does. He thinks things through and also proactively comes up with ideas."
"His commitment and dedication set him apart."
Newly ranked lawyer Caroline Heinickel has impressive activity on telecommunications mandates. She advises on regulatory compliance, the implementation of EU regulation and M&A transactions in the telecommunications sector. She is active on mandates pertaining to M2M services and connected cars and devices. Heinickel has additional expertise in representing clients before the German Federal Network Agency.