Bird & Bird LLP impresses with its international network, versatile advice offering and in-depth experience. Technology transactions and the outsourcing of digital business processes are supported with combined expertise in outsourcing and IT matters. A particular strength of the practice is supporting outsourcing projects driven by new technology and business developments, such as cloud infrastructure, big data and the Internet of Things. The client roster, of which many are long-term clients, includes large companies from the technology, communication, retail and consumer goods sectors as well as the service and finance sectors. Clients from the latter segment frequently call upon Jörg-Alexander Paul‘s expertise in the context of business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing transactions. Fabian Niemann heads the practice, which has expanded at partner level with the appointment of Simon Assion (information, communications and technology law)in May 2022.

Noerr 's Digital Business Group has expertise in the areas of commerce, trade, IT and outsourcing as well as media. The practice is jointly led by Thomas Thalhofer and Torsten Kraul; the latter made partner in January 2022. The team,  particularly Peter Bräutigam, frequently assists with pioneering digital projects, large outsourcing transactions and multisourcing projects in connection with Internet of Things technologies and artificial intelligence. The team regularly advises in cross-practice cooperation, where the interfaces to finance and insurance law are particularly noteworthy. Joachim Schrey covers the outsourcing of IT infrastructures and other IT services as well as the outsourcing of mainly IT-supported business processes.

The renowned team at White & Case LLP acts for numerous well-known clients and DAX companies. The expertise encompasses various technology transactions, the outsourcing of IT infrastructure, application management, business process outsourcing and cloud computing. Clients benefit from the firm's global network and international cooperation on cross-border mandates. The practice, which also includes data protection and cybersecurity expert Detlev Gabel, is led by Jost Kotthoff (sourcing, outsourcing and various technology transactions).

In addition to strategic IT advice and privacy litigation, Latham & Watkins LLP is experienced in international transactions, which is in part thanks to the team's data protection expertise. Due to its in-depth experience in IT law, all transactional matters are covered as well as the advice on related issues, such as financing and IPOs. Tim Wybitul heads the practice, which also fields Wolf-Tassilo Böhm and Joachim Grittmann; both are well versed in transactions.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH demonstrates in-depth expertise in IT contracts in the public sector and in software licensing rights, such as open source. The latter is a particular focus of the team, which is headed by Wulff-Axel Schmidt and also includes Maximilian Dorndorf (outsourcing and innovation projects, software and development projects). In addition, clients benefit from Michael Rath‘s expertise in data protection. Christian Kuß, who recently led in the EDEKA Group’s introduction of a digital shopping trolley, is also experienced in these areas. In January 2022, procurement lawyer Tobias Osseforth joined from LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB; he offers particular expertise in procurement procedures in the IT and healthcare sectors.

GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB advises a client portfolio consisting of financial institutions, DAX companies and start-ups, which benefit from the team's in-depth experience in national and cross-border IT and business process outsourcing projects as well as cross-practice cooperation with the firm's contract, employment and data protection law experts. The team is led by Florian Schmitz, who offers longstanding experience in outsourcing, while Katharina Landes has particular expertise in IT and data protection law; she made partner in January 2022.

The outsourcing team at Greenberg Traurig Germany offers interdisciplinary as well as international support at the interface with technology, media, data protection and telecommunications law. Christoph Enaux is particularly well versed in the latter area. He also heads the telecoms industry group and has additional expertise in the real estate sector. Led by Viola Bensinger, the group advises a client roster, which includes start-ups as well as well-known global companies on outsourcing projects, technology transactions as well as e-commerce, e-payments and other digitisation projects.

Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek‘s team comprehensively advises on IT law, including IT security, data protection and the protection of trade secrets as well as IT governance. The team is particularly experienced in telecommunications law in connection with the expansion and operation of telecoms infrastructures. The practice is jointly led by Dominik Eickemeier and Markus Lennartz and also covers data protection issues in the context of transactions and outsourcing projects. Britta Hinzpeter left the practice and has taken on an in-house position in March 2022. Lutz Martin Keppeler (IT outsourcing, transactions, IT security law and open source projects) made partner in January 2023.

The German team at Hogan Lovells International LLP acts from four locations and cooperates with international offices in Europe, Asia and the US, thus offering its clients support on traditional IT law as well as in transactions and outsourcing projects, with a focus on risk examination at the interface between IT and IP law. Investments, takeovers, out-licensing, the establishment of joint ventures and the development of new technologies are all part of the comprehensive range of advisory services. Burkhart Goebel leads the global IP, media and technology group, while Miriam Gundt holds the European chair and Andreas Bothe is responsible for the German team.

McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP offers expertise in media law, data protection and the telecoms industry and focuses on outsourcing. Led by Wolfgang Von Frentz, the team advises national and international corporations as well as medium-sized companies on various transactions, licensing matters, the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and the development of new business processes. The practice also represents clients in court proceedings, where Christian Masch has long-standing experience. Co-head Ralf Weisser left the firm in early 2023.

Waldeck Rechtsanwälte PartmbB is particularly experienced in the telecoms sector with additional recent capacities in the areas of digital assets and fintech, as was demonstrated in numerous related mandates. Companies and banks are advised on outsourcing projects, of which many are large-volume, and on banking regulatory issues. Practice head Jens-Holger Petri as well as Hendrik Pielka and Jan Liepe are are among the key contacts here.