Ashurst LLP is well versed in advising on data-driven business models and service offerings. Further mainstays include the support in current legislation matters and international data transfers. Andreas Mauroschat heads the data protection practice, which acts integrated into the firm's Digital Economy Group led by Alexander Duisberg (IT and data law). Roman Brtka (IP law) joined the group from Bird & Bird LLP in May 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Alexander Duisberg has outstanding expertise in the field of data protection.'

  • 'Andreas Mauroschat, patient, competent and thorough.'

Key clients

  • AVEVA Group PLC
  • Castlelake L.P.
  • Catena-X
  • Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.
  • CEER
  • Citigroup
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
  • Daiwa Capital Markets Deutschland GmbH
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • GEA Farm Technologies GmbH
  • GEA Group AG
  • Holcim Group Services Ltd.
  • Jefferies GmbH
  • Kuwait Petroleum International
  • Markit Group Ltd.
  • McLaren
  • OnVista
  • Swiss Krono Holding AG
  • The Capital Markets Group
  • Xiaomi Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising Catena-X on the operational implementation of the CATENA-X data room, including corresponding alignment with Gaia-X.
  • Advising GEA Group AG on various data protection projects, including outsourcing of data processes, implementation of a cloud-based application and the Data Act.
  • Advising McLaren on data law regarding vehicle data and Data Act.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexander Duisberg, Andreas Mauroschat