Best Lawyers in Germany for Data Security and Privacy Law
Dr. Braun advises on a broad range of information technology, data privacy and artificial intelligence topics. In data privacy, he has been advising German and multinational companies on all aspects of data protection law compliance, including cross border data flows, breach response, online marketing and data security. He has particular experience in online services, social networks and the life sciences industry. The WilmerHale team has also litigated a significant number of leading data pr...
Stephan specializes in advising companies in the areas of Telecommunications- and IT-Law, Software- and Data Protection Law. He drafts, reviews and negotiates license and project agreements, maintenance agreements, distribution agreements and general terms and conditions for national and international clients and is also active in litigation. He benefits from his technical understanding and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Stephan also supports Mergers & Acquisitions and has been invol...
Petra Ostermaier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Data Security and Privacy Law. Petra practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Petra Ostermaier since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Petra Ostermaier is held by other lawyers.
Mark Oliver Kühn is specialised in offering legal advice on information technology and privacy law, industrial property rights as well as contract and commercial law. Mr Kühn advises and supports national and international companies in designing corporate processes to ensure legal certainty, in particular in the fields of software contract law and open source, IT outsourcing and project contracts, data privacy and protection, e-commerce and multimedia law, electronic payment systems...
Axel von Walter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law, Entertainment Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Media Law. Axel practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Axel von Walter since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Axel von Walter is...
Martin Bär represents clients across the life cycle of complex commercial disputes, from pre-dispute strategy and risk mitigation to high-stakes litigation and alternative dispute resolution. His practice spans a broad spectrum of sectors, with a particular focus on banking and financial markets, real estate and construction, data protection, and directors' and officers' liability. He also regularly advises clients on internal investigations and provides support during dawn raids. Martin...
Kata Éles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Kata practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Kata Éles since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kata Éles is held by other lawyers.
Markus Spitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Markus, who practices law in Mannheim, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Markus is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Seidel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Laura practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Seidel since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laura Seidel is held by other lawyers.
Jonas Puchelt is an expert in IT and data protection law, advising on complex IT projects, data breaches, and the legally compliant use of artificial intelligence. He supports both providers and customers in IT outsourcing, including contract negotiation and public procurement, with particular expertise in EVB-IT contracts for public clients. Puchelt also advises on regulatory compliance for IT outsourcing in the financial sector (e.g. MaRisk, EBA guidelines, DORA), drafting and negotiating c...
Patrick Grosmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Patrick, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dr. Philip Uecker advises on all aspects of data protection law, with a particular focus on employee data protection. Philip Uecker is a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe ( CIPP/E ), Certified Information Privacy Manager ( CIPM ) and Digital Legal Counsel ( BUJ certified ).
Meganush Schiller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law and Labor and Employment Law. Meganush practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Meganush Schiller since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Meganush Schiller is held by other lawyers.
Valentin Zipfel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Valentin practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Valentin Zipfel since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Valentin Zipfel is held by other lawyers.
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