Bird & Bird LLP comprehensively advises clients, which also benefit from the cooperation with the international network, on all aspects of German and European data protection law and focuses on new business models, international data transfers and data protection in the context of AI. Accordingly, the team is regularly instructed by renowned international companies from the healthcare, automotive, finance and retail sectors. Fabian Niemann is experienced in supporting domestic and international technology projects and jointly heads the practice with Lennart Schüßler, who regularly leads in damages claims proceedings and advises on the commercial use of data in connection with social media and mobile apps. Simon Assion is a key contact for issues at the interface with IT and telecommunications law.
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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Fabian Niemann
Fabian Niemann
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Lennart Schüßler
Lennart Schüßler
Practice head

Fabian Niemann ; Lennart Schüßler 

Other key lawyers

Simon Assion; Miriam Ballhausen