Greenberg Traurig Germany advises leading domestic and international clients on complex cross-border matters involving digital transformation, technology transactions, data protection, software licensing, cloud services, and tech-sector M&A. The practice is led by Viola Bensinger, who has extensive experience in technology and outsourcing transactions, as well as digitalisation, development, and licensing projects.

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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Carsten Kociok stands out for his solution-driven approach, the willingness and ability to understand the nuances of our industry is impressive. He is able to translate his vast industry experience into tailored practical solutions. He is a truly trusted advisor.’
  • ‘What makes the IP and Technology practice at Greenberg Traurig stand out is their exceptional blend of deep technical expertise, pragmatic legal insight, and client-centric service. The team consistently demonstrates an ability to provide advice that is not only legally sound but commercially strategic.'
  • ‘Viola Bensinger stands out as one of the most capable and trusted legal advisors I’ve worked with. Her advice is always clear, strategic, and tailored to the business context. She is a true partner in navigating legal challenges. Her judgment, responsiveness, and reliability are exemplary.'
  • 'What truly differentiates these lawyers is their exceptional blend of deep legal expertise and a profound understanding of technology and our business needs. They don't just offer legal advice; they provide strategic insights that are genuinely actionable and anticipate future digital challenges.'
  • ''The team possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge in e.g. information technology contracts (EVB-IT). They are consistently up-to-date on the latest legal and regulatory developments, which is crucial in such a rapidly evolving sector.'
  • 'Beyond their legal brilliance, their strength lies in their pragmatic and commercially astute advice. They understand our business objectives and consistently provide solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable and easy to implement. They focus on solving problems, not just identifying them.'

Key clients

  • PayPal
  • Global Logic
  • GE Healthcare
  • Paramount Pictures Corporation
  • Bank Hapoalim

Work highlights

Advising nLighten on the development of its fuel cell-based data center technology and the acquisition of various other data centers.
Advised a technology group on the EU Data Act, its impact on customer contracts, amendments of standard contracts, and other legal and political steps.
Advising K2View, software company and an operator of B2B data analysis platform, on various software projects.

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Practice head

Viola Bensinger

Other key lawyers

Carsten Kociok; Laura M. Zentner