DLA Piper supports clients in complex IT and data law related transactions and projects, handling data protection implementation and representing clients in proceedings against supervisory authorities. Key areas of focus include GDPR compliance, innovative business models, employee data protection, audits, data mapping, ePrivacy, and cybersecurity, as well as internal investigations, and global data management. Stefan Engels and Sylvia Ebersberger jointly lead the practice, with Engels specialising in intellectual property and online law, and Ebersberger handling transformation process and innovation-based projects. Verena Grentzenberg is a name to note in relation to advisory on new business models in the online and social media sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The data law team we work with at DLA is second to none in both European privacy law and, importantly, its impact on cross-national businesses. They are thorough, knowledgeable and practical in their counsel.’
- ‘We work primarily with Verena Grentzenberg, very responsive and pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Verena Grentzenberg provides detailed and well reasoned legal advice that is also highly pragmatic. We appreciate that her input is based on an excellent understanding of a constantly changing legal framework and the operational complexities that we face and without exception is clear and actionable. Working with her feels more like working with a colleague in the team than engaging an external lawyer.'
- ‘Very deep industry and litigation knowledge; excellent network to authorities and international law firms. Source of choice if companies want to do international business and scale up fast.'
- 'Verena Grentzenberg is one of the best Data-Protection-Lawyers in Germany. She has a clear focus on what is necessary /relevant in the respective situation and her work is extremely meticulous.'
- ‘Verena Grentzenberg is one of the top lawyers if it comes to data protection topics, very deep understanding of the law, client needs and serves always practical solutions for companies. Strong negotiation skills with authorities.'
- 'We have been very satisfied with the firm’s work. The team consistently delivers results in a timely and reliable manner, with a clear focus on substance over unnecessary formalities. Their advice is pragmatic, precise, and actionable—qualities that are particularly valuable in the fast-moving business environment in which we operate.'
- 'Among the individuals we have worked with, Verena Grentzenberg deserves special mention. She has shown a remarkable ability to provide solution-oriented and proactive recommendations that go beyond identifying legal risks—she offers clear guidance on how to resolve them effectively.'
Work highlights
Advising a global healthcare and insurance management provider on the launch of a mobile app, widget and chatbot, all part of the same digital ecosystem, in over 25 countries on terms of use, data protection and data law.
Advised on second assessment of a concept developed in-house by a DAX 40 listed group of companies for the GDPR-compliant international transfer of personal data to third countries, including high-risk countries.
Represented a marketplace operator that does not offer guest access for its customers before the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court (HansOLG).
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Stefan Engels; Sylvia Ebersberger
Other key lawyers
Verena Grentzenberg; Jan Geert Meents