Bird & Bird LLP > Hamburg, Germany > Firm Profile
Bird & Bird LLP Offices
GROSSER GRASBROOK 9
20457 HAMBURG
Germany
Bird & Bird LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Industry focus > Telecoms
Bird & Bird LLP acts in close cooperation with the IT team and advises a diverse client roster from the hightech sector, including convergent ICT service providers, traditional telecommunications network operators, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and re-sellers; interfacing data protection matters are also covered. The advisory capacities include broadband projects and investments in infrastructure, including municipal and regulatory aspects, as well as transaction support. Practice head Sven-Erik Heun focuses on convergent products, outsourcing and platform projects as well as regulatory and data protection law. He is supported by senior counsel Valerian Jenny, who is experienced in compliance as well as clients’ representation before the authorities. Alexander Duisberg (technology and data-related topics; digital business models) joined Ashurst LLP in February 2023, while the two transaction specialists Hans Peter Leube and Marianne Nawroth joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in January 2024.Practice head(s):
Sven-Erik Heun
Other key lawyers:
Valerian Jenny; Simon Assion; Anke Dieckhoff
Testimonials
‘High level of specialist knowledge, very quick feedback. Pragmatic and well-founded solutions, cooperative nature, friendly approach.’
‘Bird & Bird is highly competent and extremely reliable in daily and strategic cooperations.’
‘Sven-Erik Heun is a true professional who not only has extensive telecommunications and IT know-how, but also very successfully takes an active role for clients in specific contract negotiations. In Sven-Erik’s team, Anke Dieckhoff is particularly notable for her daily collaboration and processing/documentation of complex contracts.’
‘Professional cooperation and professional team. Good mutual understanding and trust. Good coverage and understanding of our specific topics and areas of law.’
‘Sven-Erik Heun: Good responsiveness; Fast and accurate feedback on individual topics.’
‘Great team with the best and broadest lineup in the telecommunications market.’
‘Sven-Erik Heun has been the pacesetter in telecommunications law for years. He is always familiar with the latest developments, both technical and legal. Anke Dieckhoff is a strong lawyer and certainly has a great legal career ahead of her.’
Work highlights
Information technology > Data protection Tier 1
Jointly led by Fabian Niemann and Lennart Schüßler, Bird & Bird advises national and global companies across all sectors, including the healthcare sector, on data protection law. Another key topic is the advice on European data protection, where the team recently advised on international data transfers and the introduction of new software as well as compliance and and data analytics. IT law expert Simon Assion is also part of the core team.Practice head(s):
Fabian Niemann; Lennart Schüßler
Other key lawyers:
Henriette Picot; Simon Assion; Jörg-Alexander Paul; Miriam Ballhausen
Testimonials
‘The practice combines a high level of data protection knowledge with knowledge of our business model and develops practical solutions. Communication with our business areas works very well, something that other law firms often find difficult.’
‘Bird & Bird stands out for its unparalleled expertise and customer-focused approach.’
‘Their outstanding expertise is characterized by practical solutions and clear communication.’
Work highlights
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 1
Bird & Bird regularly advises on cross-border matters across the entire IT spectrum and has particular expertise in cloud computing, connected cars, digital healthcare and IT security. The team is led by Fabian Niemann, who specialises in international technology and data protection projects, and Henriette Picot, whose extensive practice includes licensing, software development and cloud computing. Lennart Schüßler covers the areas of digital media, mobile and e-commerce as well as IT security.Practice head(s):
Fabian Niemann; Henriette Picot
Other key lawyers:
Lennart Schüßler; Simon Assion; Jörg-Alexander Paul; Miriam Ballhausen; Benjamin Wübbelt
Testimonials
‘The team is characterized by unparalleled expertise and a client-focused approach, which sets it apart from other law firms.’
‘The practice has introduced innovative technologies and collaboration models that make the workflow more efficient and collaborative.’
‘The lawyers and employees are characterized by their excellent professional expertise. Working with Henriette Picot, who is always committed, approachable and extremely professional, is particularly impressive.’
‘Fabian Niemann and Miriam Ballhausen offer a perfect, personal and highly competent service when it comes to our very detailed questions about IT law, AI or all other tech topics. We value the team’s support not only because this is one of the best tech law firms out there, but above all because we receive clear statements and useful, pragmatic advice here.’
‘The team is very accommodating, understands the business and gives practical advice accordingly.’
‘I cannot praise the information technology and digitalization practice at Bird & Bird LLP enough, especially Miriam Ballhausen. I was continually impressed by her in-depth knowledge and the quality of her work. They are able to simplify complex German procedures and legal issues so that they are easy to understand, and they take the time to understand their clients’ mission and values in order to provide economically sound advice.’
‘Miriam Ballhausen is an extraordinary partner. Their advice is always expert, strategic and comprehensive, offering their clients options tailored to their individual needs so they can make the best possible decision for their organization.’
Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 1
Bird & Bird's team is experienced in supporting cross-border outsourcing projects and tech transactions and acts on behalf of large companies from the technology, communication, retail, consumer goods, financial and services segments. Co-head Fabian Niemann advises on IT law as well as regulatory issues, while co-head Henriette Picot frequently supports outsourcing projects. Jörg-Alexander Paul complements this with expertise in business process outsourcing (BPO).Practice head(s):
Fabian Niemann; Henriette Picot
Other key lawyers:
Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 1
With a large and internationally oriented team of lawyers and patent attorneys, Bird & Bird is one of the most renowned firms for national and cross-border patent disputes, where it focuses on biotechnology, chemistry, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering as well as automotive and physics. The team also stands out for its expertise in antitrust-related patent matters, such as required in the context of standard-essential patents. Oliver Jan Jüngst and practice head Christian Harmsen often act in disputes entailing cross-border aspects and both count telecommunications as one of their sector focuses. Pharmaceuticals, automotives and food are among Felix Rödiger's areas of expertise, while Matthias Meyer regularly appears before German and European authorities in cases relating to medical devices, mobile communications, automotive and document security.Practice head(s):
Christian Harmsen
Other key lawyers:
Oliver Jan Jüngst; Felix Landry; Boris Kreye; Matthias Meyer; Daniela Kinkeldey; Felix Rödiger
Testimonials
‘Christian Harmsen: Excellent litigator, very good in the courtroom, very good understanding of clients.’
‘Boris Kreye: Lots of experience as a litigator, also in complex FRAND issues, deep in the material, excellent technical understanding.’
‘Good technical understanding, strong customer proximity with deep insight into the business environment.’
‘We have been working with Felix Rödiger for several years and are extremely satisfied with his business-oriented approach to our IP investments.’
Key clients
Betapharm
Broadcom
ConvaTec
Canon Inc.
CureVac
Edwards Lifesciences
ElectroluxFisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd.
Formax (Provisur)
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
Gates Corporation
General Electric Company
Hexal AG
Huawei
Merck KgaA / Ares Trading S.A.
Meritor
NanoString Inc.
Neo
Nevro
Nokia
Ontex
Teva/ratiopharm
Teva
Valeo
Zentiva
Work highlights
- Representation of Teva in a nullity action concerning a supplementary protection certificate at first instance, in appeal before the Federal Court of Justice and before the European Court of Justice.
- Representation of CureVac in infringement proceedings concerning a European patent and three German utility models relating to the mRNA technology of the Comirnaty vaccine.
- Represented Nokia in several patent infringement proceedings and nullity actions against OPPO and OnePlus.
Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 1
Led by Christian Harmsen, Bird & Bird's practice covers the entire spectrum of trade mark matters and also provides expertise in copyright, design and competition issues if necessary. Frederik Thiering and Richard Dissmann are other key contacts and both experienced in litigation and strategic advice.Practice head(s):
Christian Harmsen
Other key lawyers:
Joseph Fesenmair; Uwe Lüken; Richard Dissmann; Frederik Thiering; Mascha Grundmann; Markus Körner; Marion Jacob; Roman Brtka
Testimonials
‘The team also oversees IP-related legal areas, competition and data protection inquiries and offers a holistic consulting service.’
‘Working with the team is uncomplicated and efficient. Suggested solutions are developed quickly and communicated in an appropriate manner. The focus is on opportunity-oriented legal advice.’
‘Pragmatic solutions, “think outside the box” mentality, uncomplicated and binding.’
‘The colleagues at Bird & Bird have always demonstrated great flexibility and availability, and their incredibly broad network and broad specialist knowledge have contributed significantly to the resolution of numerous cases.’
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 1
With strengths across the entire soft IP spectrum, Bird & Bird also impresses with expertise in competition law; under the leadership of technology expert Christian Harmsen, the practice advises clients on contentious and strategic matters and further assists with cross-border issues via its extensive international network. The group's sector focus includes media and technology, automotive, life sciences as well as consumer goods and retail.Practice head(s):
Christian Harmsen
Other key lawyers:
Richard Dissmann; Markus Körner; Joseph Fesenmair; Niels Lutzhöft; Frederik Thiering; Mascha Grundmann; Christian Lindenthal
Testimonials
‘International team, high level of industry knowledge (especially automotive), pragmatic solution suggestions.’
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 1
Bird & Bird LLP's public procurement team impresses with expertise in the IT, health, energy and infrastructure sectors, which particularly comes into its own when advising contracting authorities and contractors on modernisation projects. The practice regularly assists with award procedures and tenders for innovative projects, ranging from the development of Deutschlandnetz and administrative digitalisation to the modernisation of the health system. Furthermore, experienced IT procurement lawyers Guido Bormann and Jan Byok handle procurement procedures for the digitisation and equipment of various security and defense bodies at state and federal level. Bormann jointly leads the practice with Alexander Csaki, who is particularly experienced in litigation and regularly acts in review and negotiation proceedings in the health and transport sectors.Practice head(s):
Guido Bormann; Alexander Csaki
Other key lawyers:
Jan Byok; René Voigtländer; Benjamin Wübbelt
Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 3
Bird & Bird LLP utilises cross-practice cooperation of its finance, regulatory and technology teams and is experienced in matters pertaining to crypto tokens and virtual currencies. Other mainstays are regulatory topics, including the structuring of crowdfunding services according to the regulation on European crowdfunding service providers (ECSP) as well as token-related licensing matters, transactions, investments, cooperation agreements and product launches. Michael Jünemann (regulatory law, blockchain, DLT) heads the team.Practice head(s):
Michael Jünemann
Other key lawyers:
Johannes Wirtz
Testimonials
‘This team is up-to-date and results-oriented. They were extremely competent and responsive to work with.’
‘Michael Jünemann: Intelligent and client-oriented.’
‘Know-how and punctuality.’
‘Excellent knowledge of crowdfunding regulation.’
‘Quick feedback, pleasant collaboration, clear outline of possible solutions.’
Key clients
CONCEDUS Digital Assets GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising a Dutch crowdfunding platform on the structuring of crowdfunding services for the German market.
- Advising blockchain infrastructure company Blockdaemon on its acquisition of German company Anyblock Analytics to expand its NFT offering and expand its European presence.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Bird & Bird's healthcare expertise includes capacities at the interfaces with IP, procurement law and digitisation as well as contentious issues. Dispute resolution in the life sciences sector is a focus area of the team, which is led by Boris Kreye; Kreye regularly assists with patent infringement disputes in connection with medical devices. Alexander Csaki advises private companies and public sector clients at the interface between procurement and regulatory law, including the advice on selective contracts issued by statutory health insurance companies as well as licensing matters, the interchangeability of drugs and drug prices.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Germany > Consumer goods and food law Tier 4
Companies from the food, beverage, cosmetics and personal care sectors regularly instruct Bird & Bird LLP on labeling, trademark and competition law issues. The team also advises on novel tobacco products, CBD products and the classification of new products. The IP lawyer Uwe Lüken and Niels Lutzhöft, who focuses on regulatory issues in the pharmaceuticals, food and consumer goods sectors, jointly head the practice.Practice head(s):
Uwe Lüken; Niels Lutzhöft
Corporate and M&A > M&A Tier 4
Bird & Bird LLP's advice spans the entire life cycle of national and cross-border transactions, with the practice's expertise also including competition law and due diligence reviews, restructuring and antitrust aspects. The team assists start-ups, medium-sized companies and global corporations and is primarily active in the technology, automotive, life sciences and communications sectors. Kai Kerger focuses on providing transactional advice to IP and IT companies and Stefan Münch on companies from the technology and communications, life sciences and healthcare sectors. Corporate and transaction lawyer Alfred Herda retired in May 2023, while former practice head Hans Peter Leube (M&A and private equity transactions in the telecommunications, media, infrastructure and automotive sectors) as well as Marianne Nawroth, who focuses on M&A deals in the telecommunications and IT sectors, joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in December 2023.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Azolver Holding GmbH
Cyient Limited
EFESO Management Consultants
FinCompare
Fortum Oyj
Free2move (Stellantis Group)
Gofore Oyj
Labvantage Solutions
Sojitz
Tampnet AS
Transmed
UNITED Marketing Technologies by DuMont
Wascosa AG
Wolfspeed, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising Norwegian company Tampnet AS on the acquisition of all shares in dasNetz AG.
- Advising NYSE-listed Wolfspeed, Inc. on a semiconductor technology partnership with automotive supplier and global technology company ZF Friedrichshafen.
- Advising EFESO Management Consultants on their joint venture with Austrian Tsetinis Consulting.
Dispute resolution > Product liability Tier 4
Bird & Bird LLP's product liability practice stands out with a focus on automotive suppliers, which the team supports in contentious contract and liability scenarios. Led by Philipp Egler (contentious proceedings in the automotive and financial products sectors), the team has further expertise in product safety obligations, product recalls and product liability disputes in the technology, electronics and communications sectors. Matthias Spilker also focuses on product liability cases in the automotive industry, but advises insurers here as well.Practice head(s):
Philipp Egler
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very high level of expertise in the automotive sector. Good cooperation between partners and associates. High level of commitment and very good response times.’
‘Matthias Spilker and his team have excellent skills in the automotive sector. Here they are always available to provide advice and support and provide clients with comprehensive and exemplary advice.’
Work highlights
- Pre-litigation advice to a German metal processing company in connection with serial damage and product liability in the automotive sector.
Industry focus > Energy Tier 4
Project developers, energy suppliers, investors and suppliers instruct Bird & Bird LLP‘s practice on various issues pertaining to the planning, tendering, construction and operation of power plants, including contentious matters. Other competencies include project-related contract drafting, the advice on corporate PPAs, M&A as well as project financing issues. The advice focuses on renewable energies, including offshore wind, whereas the team also assists with conventional energy projects. The practice is led by René Voigtländer (regulatory, procurement, environmental and planning law) and Matthias Lang (regulatory, state aid, environmental and public commercial law).Practice head(s):
René Voigtländer; Matthias Lang
Other key lawyers:
Hermann Rothfuchs; Lars Kyrberg
Testimonials
‘The support is very multidisciplinary, shows proactivity and willingness in all tasks and also helps our team with related issues outside the purely legal matters.’
‘Bird & Bird is deeply involved in all matters and adds value to our company’s daily operations.’
‘We would definitely recommend the Bird & Bird team to anyone interested in understanding and implementing a solar-as-a-service business model in Germany.’
‘Lars Kyrberg’s market knowledge, his proactive understanding of the economic aspects and fundamentals of solar business models as well as his first-class negotiation and legal editorial skills were of crucial importance to us.’
‘Lars Kyrberg not only has very intuitive legal experience, but has also contributed positively to the introduction of better legal practices for us.’
Key clients
Ampyr Solar / NaGa Solar
Canadian Solar
DS Smith
EDP Comercial
Fortum Oyj
Hy24
Itron Inc.
JDR Cable Systems Ldt.
Reichmuth & Co Investment Management AG
TenneT TSO GmbH / TransnetBW GmbH
Tubit Systems
Work highlights
- Advising TenneT TSO GmbH/TransnetBW GmbH on the award of a contract for a converter system for the SuedLink wind power line (SuedLink Project 4).
- Advising EDP Comercial on several contracts for the construction, operation and delivery of solar PV energy from rooftop PV systems to commercial customers as part of EDP Comercial’s market entry in Germany.
- Advising DS Smith on the partial construction of a cogeneration plant with the contractual partner E.ON.
Media > Entertainment Tier 4
Bird & Bird LLP focuses on copyright and contract law and advises broadcasting and streaming companies as well as major players from the sports sector. Practice head Joseph Fesenmair is well versed in trademark and competition law. Markus Körner is another key contact and assists with contract-related and media regulatory matters.Private equity > Venture capital Tier 4
Bird & Bird focuses on technology-related matters and regularly supports investments in companies, including start-ups with a digitisation focus. The team also advises investors and is led by Hans Peter Leube, who complements the industry expertise with experience in the telecoms, media, infrastructure and automotive sectors.Practice head(s):
Hans Peter Leube
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Gottgetreu; Stefan Münch; Andrea Schlote
Work highlights
Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law Tier 4
Bird & Bird LLP focuses on export control and advises international clients on existing regulations and approval procedures. Practice head and export control specialist René Voigtländer is regularly instructed by clients from the technology and defense sectors on sanctions law and on issues pertaining to dual-use regulations. A growth area is the advice on compliance in connection with investment control.Practice head(s):
René Voigtländer
Work highlights
- Advising a global clothing company with well-known brands in the field of sports and leisure clothing on foreign trade issues and preparing statements, particularly with regard to sales and exports to Russia against the background of the current EU sanctions as a result of the Ukraine war.
- Advising the subsidiary of a large global US provider of data centers and related services on investment control law with regard to a planned transaction.
- Advising a global developer of drone technology and manufacturer of drones on the requirement and ability to obtain approval for certain components and on export projects.
Transport > Advice to the transport sector Tier 4
Bird & Bird supports public transport operators and airlines in the procurement of new vehicles and aircraft, as well as in contract drafting for public sector clients. Among the key contacts are public commercial lawyer Alexander Csaki, the asset financing and leasing expert Matthias Winter and the procurement law specialist Guido Bormann.Practice head(s):
Guido Bormann; Alexander Csaki; Matthias Winter
Other key lawyers:
Jan Byok; Sebastian Bergenthal
Germany > Antitrust Tier 5
Bird & Bird‘s team is well versed in antitrust proceedings, including abuse and cartel damages, and also assists with merger and investment control as well as distribution antitrust law. The practice routinely cooperates with other locations on cross-border matters. The industry expertise in the technology sector is frequently demonstrated at the interface with IP law, where the team advises on FRAND isssues. Other interface capacities include corporate, EU state aid law and public procurement law. Practice head Jörg Witting and Stephan Waldheim cover the IP interface, while Anne Federle is experienced in antitrust and abuse proceedings.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The collaboration with Bird & Bird’s competition law team is excellent. They are pragmatic and are good at explaining the concepts of EU competition law in a way that I can understand and act accordingly.’
‘Stephan Waldheim: Very committed, excellent understanding of complex FRAND topics, client-oriented.’
‘Anne Federle grasps the core of complex issues very quickly, providing calm advice.’
‘Very good response times, pragmatic legal advice.’
Key clients
450connect
AbbVie Inc.
ACE (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) / GRACE (Global Recycling Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment)
B&C Innovation Investments
check24.de
Covetrus
DeNA (Japan)
Digitial Realty
Group14 Technologies
Hisense Gorenje
Hy24/Mirova
Lloyd
Mastercard
Melitta Gruppe
Nexteer Automotive
Nokia
NürnbergMesse GmbH
Wolfspeed
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 5
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 5
Bird & Bird is experienced in planning-related strategic and contentious soil protection and environmental matters; here, the group assists with commercial and energy projects. Waste law represents another mainstay, with Matthias Lang, who is also experienced in circular economy and environmental regulation, being the key contact; he jointly heads the practice with energy and planning lawyer René Voigtländer.Practice head(s):
René Voigtländer; Matthias Lang
Other key lawyers:
Hermann Rothfuchs
Key clients
Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH
Amprion GmbH
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Amprion on several planning approval procedures for several high-voltage lines and successful representation in lawsuits and urgent legal protection proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court.
- Ongoing advice to Aluminum Oxid Stade GmbH on circular economy plan approval procedures and approval procedures.
Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics Tier 5
Bird & Bird LLP regularly acts on behalf of companies from the automotive and energy sectors in court and out-of-court proceedings pertaining to supply chain interruptions and price adjustments as well as contract-related issues. Practice head Matthias Spilker is a key contact for contract drafting and product liability issues and also advises clients on supply chain due diligence. Lars Kyrberg is experienced in project work in the energy sector.Practice head(s):
Matthias Spilker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Matthias Spilker: Deep understanding of the OEM business, very responsive and pragmatic.’
Work highlights
Germany > Employment Tier 6
The employment law experts at Bird & Bird LLP advise national and international companies as well as supervisory boards and managing directors on all areas of individual and collective employment law, including associated issues related to social security law. The group exhibits particular expertise in negotiations with works councils and unions in the context of transactions, restructurings, company relocations and company closures. This also reflects practice head Barbara Geck's compentencies, who focuses her advice on the IT, technology, metal processing, automotive, banking and financial services sectors. Artur-Konrad Wypych (board advisory, transactions, restructuring) made partner in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Champion Deutschland GmbH
CommScope
Funke Mediengruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA
Inapa Deutschland GmbH
Itron, Inc.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions GmbH
Longi
Michael Page International (Deutschland) GmbH
Nur Die Germany GmbH
Octapharma
Omnicom Media Group Germany
Pfizer Inc
W.I.S. Sicherheit + Service GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Europe-wide, project-based and day-to-day employment advice to CommScope.
- Advising Pfizer Inc. on the acquisition and integration of Global Blood in Europe.
Bird & Bird LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Bird & Bird is an international law firm, with a long-established reputation for having a rare and invaluable grasp of strategic commercial issues. The firm combines exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients operating at the forefront of their industries to achieve their commercial goals.
Bird & Bird has over 1,400 lawyers and legal practitioners with broad advisory transactional and contentious capability, with a particular focus on key industry sectors. The firm has an extensive international reach with 32 offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, offering a seamless, cross-border service between locations and sector and practice groups.
In Germany, Bird & Bird has offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. From these offices it provides a full range of legal services, including intellectual property (patents, trade marks, designs and copyright), corporate/M&A, commercial, banking and finance, ata protection, dispute resolution, employment, competition and EU, outsourcing, regulatory and administrative, tax, privacy and data protection and real estate.
Areas of practice: Underpinned by deep client and industry knowledge, the firm’s key sectors include:
Automotive: advising on all stages of a life cycle of a motor vehicle, from initial design, to sales and distribution, through to disposals.
Aviation, aerospace, defence and security: advising on asset management and financing, civil aviation matters, including airlines, regulatory and competition issues, and aerospace and defence, including PPP/PFI and product liability.
Energy and utilities: advising large multinationals, investors, project companies and large energy consumers on electricity generation, energy trading, renewable energy, cleantech and climate change, and upstream oil and gas.
Financial services: advising global clients in the financial services sector, such as global retail and investment banks, investors and hedge funds, on transactions, regulatory issues, commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Life sciences and healthcare: advising clients in biotechnology, bioinformatics and pharmaceutical companies on licensing and drug development agreements, R&D collaboration, IP acquisitions and joint ventures.
Media and entertainment and sports: advising clients from across the media spectrum on a wide range of issues, including exploitation across all forms of digital media and emerging areas, such as user-generated content exploitation; advising clients such as national and international sports governing bodies, event organisers and sponsors on issues including exploitation of commercial rights, brand management, regulatory and disciplinary issues.
Retail and consumer: advising retail and consumer-facing clients on all aspects of the sector, from research and development, production and packaging, through to distribution, promotion and retailing.
Technology and communications: advising on matters ranging from smaller innovative projects to some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes of recent years. Its team includes lawyers with a particular focus on communications, devices and components, digital tech and eCommerce, and software and services as well as a number of more specialist industries including data centres, postal and satellites.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Michael Jünemann | ||
Commercial, data protection | Fabian Niemann | ||
Corporate and M&A | Peter Veranneman | ||
Employment | Martin Nebeling | ||
Competition and EU | Jörg Witting | ||
IP (patents and trade marks) | Christian Harmsen | ||
Regulatory and administrative | Jan Byok | ||
Dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration) | Jiri Jaeger | ||
Automotive | Christian Kessel | ||
Aviation, aerospace, defence and security | Jan Byok | ||
Energy and utilities | René Voigtländer | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Boris Kreye | ||
Media, entertainment and sport | Joseph Fesenmair | ||
Retail and consumer | Uwe Lüken | ||
TMT | Alexander Duisberg (IT) | ||
TMT | Sven-Erik Heun (Telecommunications) | ||
TMT | Oliver Jan Jüngst (Electronics) |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 1,200 in this country : 180Languages
Chinese English French German Polish Russian Spanish TurkishOther
Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Budapest Other offices : Copenhagen Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Dusseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Helsinki Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : London Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Lyon Other offices : Madrid Other offices : Milan Other offices : Munich Other offices : Paris Other offices : Prague Other offices : Rome Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : Stockholm Other offices : Sydney Other offices : The Hague Other offices : WarsawComparative Guides
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- Industry focus > Telecoms
- Information technology > Data protection
- Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation
- Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing
- Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors
- Intellectual property > Trade marks
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition
- Public sector > Public procurement
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- Corporate and M&A > M&A
- Dispute resolution > Product liability
- Industry focus > Energy
- Media > Entertainment
- Private equity > Venture capital
- Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law
- Transport > Advice to the transport sector