DWF Germany Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

I am one of the first specialised Information Technology Attorneys officially certified by the German Bar Association. I am the Global head of the Technology Sector at DWF and focus on data protection and privacy, IT-compliance, cyber security, additive manufacturing and cross-industry innovation.

Partner; Certified Attorney in Information Technology; Global Head of Technology

I advise on complex, national and international IT projects, including those focused on outsourcing and migration, technology-based transactions, compliance, IT security, data protection and privacy. I help clients across various industries by shaping a legal environment that supports their technological innovation and enables secure production and distribution. I help establish their e-commerce capabilities and advises on the many aspects of internet law, including contracts, liability and copyright clearing. 

I also advise companies on hardware and software contracts, support them with corporate and technology-based transactions and specialised in eGovernment issues. My expertise lies in identifying and advising on legal issues for new technologies, such as 3D printing, connected devices, intelligent internet, and wearables. I guide compliance at every stage of the product or service life cycle, from the early stages of development to market launch. 

I have written various articles on subjects, including 3D printing technology and regulation in the telecommunications industry, such as "The digital estate - what happens to emails, De-mails and files in hosted storage after death?", as well as written books on "Electronic Signature and Electronic Signature Act", "Leasing of a complete computer system" and "IT Compliance for Financial Systems". 

DWF Germany has founded a new association called "Innovation Network Cologne". The association aims at connecting established companies with innovative startups of the world's technological centres.

Member of the Data Protection and Privacy Committee of the German Bar Association Head of the Selection Committee of the Cologne Bar Association for the Certification of Information Technology Lawyers Member of the Cyber-Security Council Germany, Chair of the Working Group on Artificial Intelligence Member of the ASW Bundesverband (Alliance for Security in the Economy) Member of UAV DACH e.V. – Unmanned Aviation Association Commission Official for Data Protection for Cologne, Düsseldorf and Hamm Bar Association (Kontrollbeauftragter für den Datenschutz der Kammern Köln, Düsseldorf und Hamm) Member of the Board of the Cologne Bar Association (Rechtsanwaltskammer Köln) (2007-2019) Member of the Board of the Cologne Lawyers Association (Kölner Anwaltverein e.V.) (2000-2011) German Association of Law and Computer Science Member of the Advisory Board of GABA German American Business Organization Member of the Senate of Economy Europe and the Senate of Economy Germany Member of Rotary (Köln-Kapitol, Germany)