IT law and data protection

YOUR CHALLENGES

The massive increase in the use of information technology not only results in increasingly sophisticated technical possibilities and the resulting issues, but also often poses considerable legal challenges. Starting with the drafting and negotiation of provider, software or cloud computing contracts, the acquisition of usage rights through to professional support for complex IT and outsourcing projects or issues relating to artificial intelligence, companies regularly need advice on a wide range of topics.

OUR SOLUTIONS

Our team of specialised lawyers has many years of practical experience in IT law and contributes not only the necessary legal expertise and experience, but also the necessary understanding of technology. We advise and support you in all IT plans and projects right from the start and, in the event of a dispute, we are at your side to enforce your rights both in and out of court.

OUR SERVICES

IT contracts/licences

  • Preparation and negotiation of software/hardware and IT service contracts
  • Legal and strategic advice on the planning and implementation of IT projects
  • Drafting and negotiating co-operation agreements/outsourcing agreements (BPO)
  • Contracts for the transfer/licensing of software and expertise
  • Contracts for IT consulting services and freelancer contracts
  • Legal advice and contract drafting for open source software and cloud computing, in particular SaaS
  • (Public) tenders for the procurement of systems and services

 

E-Commerce

  • General terms and conditions and online terms of use for B2C/B2B marketplaces
  • Contracts for the design/use of websites (web design, web content, hosting, web shop systems, etc.) and for the use of apps (e.g. terms of use, EULAs)
  • Advice on domain contracts and support in domain disputes

 

Data protection

  • Drafting of legal data protection texts (e.g. data protection declarations for websites, declarations of consent) and data protection contracts (e.g. order processing contracts, joint control contracts)
  • Preparation of necessary documentation (procedure directories, guidelines, declarations of consent and contracts for commissioned data processing)
  • Advice on compliance with data protection regulations (compliance)
  • Data protection audits, support for the company or external data protection officer
  • Representation vis-à-vis data protection authorities, support with official enquiries and investigations

 

Litigation and arbitration

  • Licence disputes
  • Disputes in IT projects
  • Legal representation in court and in arbitration proceedings

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