Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH supports German and international corporations and start-ups in managing data in a legally compliant manner, with growing expertise in electronic patient records, patient portals, and the use of patient data for research in healthcare and prevention. Wulff-Axel Schmidt leads the practice, advising on on new media and data privacy protection, with a focus on implementation strategies for sourcing and protection law. Stefanie Hellmich provides comprehensive support with EU GDPR implementation and data protection compliance, while Michael Rath advises on data protection, IT security, and IT compliance requirements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What truly sets Luther's law practice apart is their unique combination of deep legal expertise and a profound understanding of our business realities. They don't just provide theoretical legal advice, they deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions that work in a real-world commercial context. Unlike other firms we have worked with, the team is exceptionally proactive.’
- ‘The individuals at Luther are, without exception, outstanding. What makes them stand out is their ability to distill incredibly complex legal matters into clear, concise advice. They are always calm under pressure and have an impressive commercial mindset that is rare to find.’
Key clients
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Evonik Industries AG
- Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH
- Sabo GmbH
- SEG Automotive Germany GmbH
- StudySmarter GmbH
- Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
- Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Work highlights
Advised Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin on managing NUM coordination and strategic projects, such as AI Center setup and cooperation agreements focusing on AI, data privacy and IP law for healthcare and research endeavors.
Advised Evonik Industries AG on ongoing data protection matters, including corporate data protection, EU Court of Justice's Privacy Shield ruling, Standard Contractual Clauses implementation, international data transfers, data processing in China, and group-wide data protection policy updates.
Advised Volkswagen Financial Services AG on data protection matters, addressing numerous inquiries across various projects and conducting a significant international data protection project in 16 European jurisdictions for the VWFS Group.
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Practice head
Wulff-Axel Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Stefanie Hellmich; Michael Rath; Silvia C. Bauer; Kay Oelschlägel