TMT: Data Protection
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Chambers Review
The law firm White & Case comes highly recommended for its strength in IT and data protection law mandates. The team regularly advises on large IT outsourcings, platform establishments and a variety of contentious mandates. The firm exhibits additional expertise in M&A-related IT issues, partnership agreements and the implementation of security systems across Europe. Furthermore, White & Case enjoys a strong reputation for its data protection capabilities, assisting with cyber attacks and large data breach proceedings. Its extensive international footprint allows the effective handling of cross-border mandates, where White & Case often acts for clients from the financial, automotive and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised GfK on its merger with NielsenIQ to create a global provider of information and analytics in the area of consumer behaviour.
Notable Practitioners
Frankfurt-based practitioner Detlev Gabel is a data protection specialist who advises on cyber attacks and large outsourcings and also acts for clients in front of data protection authorities. He is also known for publishing a commentary on the German Federal Data Protection Act.
"Detlev Gabel is a well-known partner and very knowledgeable."
Jost Kotthoff is widely appreciated for his in-depth expertise in IT law, regularly advising on large outsourcings, the establishment of platforms and IT partnership agreements. His strength in non-contentious matters is complemented by his expertise in software project disputes.
"Jost Kotthoff is a very good negotiator."