Osborne Clarke‘s cross-practice AI team integrates an established IT and data practice with corporate, IP, and employment law advice to lead on complex regulatory matters for high-profile clients. Recent work includes the development and training of AI models with high sensitive data protection concerns, reviews of the compliance requirements of employment contracts in light of the AI Act, and technology procurement for public and private companies. Jens Schefzig heads the practice and is an expert on the use of data for training in the AI context. He is joined by Adrian Schneider, who is experienced in IT and software development, and Katharina Langhans, who focuses the intersection between IP law and AI.
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- 'Jens Schefzig is pragmatic, straightforward and a goal-oriented problem solver. Great organiser and communicator. He knows how to handle different case matters and client characters. You notice his background in consulting that he levers into the legal and governance field! Adrian Schneider has deep technological understanding.'
- 'Broad and deep legal as well as methodical and technical knowledge. Great blending of different seniorities and characters, all pleasant and fun to work with. Highly client-focused and efficient.'
Key clients
- Deichmann SE
- Deutsche Bahn
- iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors
- Locus Robotics Corp.
- DeepL SE
- SSI Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
Advised Deutsche Bahn on the establishment of its global AI governance system.
Advising DeepL on all AI-related matters, including compliance, IP matters and the development and rollout of new products and contracts.
Provided comprehensive advice to a client on IT and data protection law, as well as in various related areas, on various projects regarding the development of an AI ecosystem which is supposed to become the largest AI hub in Europe.
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Practice head
Jens Schefzig
Other key lawyers
Adrian Schneider; Katharina Langhans