Valerian Jenny
Bird & Bird LLPBird & 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.
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'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.'
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