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Heuking is a popular address for clients from the automotive, banking and technology sectors and impresses with relevant expertise at the interface between data protection and cyber security, accordingly, the team is regularly instructed on platform matters and technology projects. Other core topics include the defense against information and damages claims as well as the advice on data protection framework conditions for new business models. Thomas Jansen jointly heads the practice with Hans Markus Wulf and is a key contact for IT and data protection matters pertaining to the automotive industry, while Wulf advises on the effects of European legislation such as the Data Act, DORA and NIS2.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Very broad team, very well positioned in the market.'

  • 'Philipp Kempermann has built up a very good profile over the years. His international network is also bearing fruit. He is very knowledgeable and can handles complex, international mandates well.'

  • 'Michael Kuska is characterized by high availability and quick response. He is always easy to contact. The advice he gives is also always very industry-specific for our purposes.'

  • 'The data protection team is strong and responsive, and easy to work with.'
  • 'Michael Kuska is an up-and-coming partner in the field of data protection.'
  • 'Phillip Kemperman is an experienced advisor.'

Key clients

  • 1&1 Versatel Deutschland GmbH
  • Aurubis AG
  • EDEKA IT Stiftung & Co. OHG
  • Fahrzeugsystemdaten GmbH
  • FTI Touristik GmbH
  • GROHE AG
  • IONOS SE
  • Messer SE & Co. KGaA
  • Q-Park Operations Germany GmbH & Co. KG
  • Santander Consumer Bank AG
  • SenseGuard GmbH
  • Space Cooperative Europe SCE mbh
  • VDE e.V.
  • Verkehrsverbund Rhein Ruhr
  • Volkswagen Group Services GmbH
  • Vossloh Rail Services GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising 1&1 Versatel Deutschland GmbH on the implementation of the Next Generation xPON network in Germany.
  • Advising Santander Consumer Bank AG on the legally compliant implementation of a new banking platform (Banking as a Service).
  • Advising Vossloh Rail Services GmbH on the introduction of a cyber-physical system (CPS) for location-based, sensor-controlled and networked monitoring of rail vehicles.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Michael Kuska
Heuking

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Jansen, Hans Markus Wulf

Other key lawyers

Philip Kempermann, Michael Kuska