TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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+49 69 9726 3939Chambers Review
The international law firm Jones Day houses a recognised TMT practice with expertise in telecommunications as well as data protection mandates. The team regularly advises on telecommunications regulation including EECC and MTR, with further prowess in handling broadcasting licences and electronic communication issues. Clients also benefit from the team's expertise in regulatory proceedings in front of national and European authorities. Furthermore, the data protection team assists with GDPR compliance, the implementation of whistle-blower systems and M&A-related data transfers. Jones Day regularly caters to clients from the hospitality, software and financial services sectors, where it draws on a strong international office network.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised Verizon Deutschland on regulatory issues and administrative proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day has a strong team in Germany that is capable of responding to complex matters within the set deadlines."
"Jones Day provides actionable legal advice."
"Jones Day deeply understand both the current legal environment and our unique needs as an international organisation."
"Jones Day has a strong team in Germany that is capable of responding to complex matters within the set deadlines."
"Jones Day provides actionable legal advice."
"Jones Day deeply understand both the current legal environment and our unique needs as an international organisation."
Notable Practitioners
Holger Neumann focuses on telecommunications regulation, where he advises on innovative internet-based communication services, EECC implementation and radio licences. He is also renowned for his expertise in litigation regarding the classification of electronic communication services and MTR regulation.
"Holger Neumann is one of the few who understands both communications and regulatory issues."
Munich-based practitioner Undine von Diemar is a sought-after adviser due to her strong expertise in all data protection-related issues, ranging from international data transfers and GDPR framework implementation to health data applications and employee data processing.
"Undine von Diemar is very clever, personable and a highly skilled data protection lawyer who can translate technical elements to clients."
"Undine von Diemar immediately gets back to you, providing practical and actionable advice that is clear and thoughtful and takes into account the size of the company and the scale of the matter."
"She is succinct with her advice and can apply things in a practicable way. Her advice goes further than what the law is. I appreciate her style and the pragmatic nature of her advice."