Baker McKenzie

Data and Technology

Prof. Dr. Michael Schmidl is co-head of the German Information Technology Group and is based in Baker McKenzie's Munich office. He is an honorary professor at the University of Augsburg and specialist lawyer for information technology law (Fachanwalt für IT-Recht). He advises in all areas of contentious and non-contentious information technology law, including internet, computer/software, data privacy and media law. Michael also has a general commercial law background and has profound experience in the drafting and negotiation of outsourcing contracts and in carrying out compliance projects.

Michael advises in all areas of contentious and non-contentious information technology law, including Internet, computer/software, data privacy and media law. He also advises on matters relating to intellectual property, unfair competition, compliance and general contract law. Michael is experienced in general commercial law, and is likewise seasoned in drafting and negotiating outsourcing contracts, as well as in carrying out compliance projects.

English, French, German

Fachanwalt für IT-Recht (Attorney Specializing in Information Technology Law) University of Munich (LL.M. Europe) (2004) State of Bavaria (Assessor Exam) (2000) University of Munich (Referendar Exam) (1998) University of Bayreuth (Doctorate) (1997) Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Paris (Diploma Supéerieur) (1996) University of Bordeaux (Maîtrise en droit) (1995) University of Bayreuth (Diploma Economics) (1995)