Morrison Foerster advises large German and international companies on GDPR compliance and data protection breaches as well as on data protection in the healthcare sector. A traditional focus remains on the representation of corporations in high-volume fine proceedings. Thanks to his employment law expertise, practice head Hanno Timner also assists in works council negotiations with the introduction of new IT systems, such as whistleblower systems.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very extensive expertise in the area of data protection, especially in the area of consent management and related topics.'
- 'Proactive approach in collaboration: active references to current developments in the area of data protection, relevant court rulings, statements from data protection authorities.'
- 'Very easy to contact, even well beyond “normal” working hours. The results delivered are of a very high quality- linguistically very clear and formally sophisticated communication - generally very solution-oriented rather than problem-oriented approach.'
- 'The law firm is able to handle legal issues in an international context and in English. Since the law firm covers various topics, it offers a good interdisciplinary offering. The partners can be contacted quickly at any time and are always present.'
- 'Hanno Timner can be contacted at any time, his statements are clear and very understandable, and he is extremely reliable and competent.'
- 'Broad range, excellent specialist knowledge and pragmatic solution finding.'
- 'Hanno Timner: Ideal partner for the issues for which we need support. Reliable partner and great responsiveness. Ideal responsiveness and all concerns are resolved to our complete satisfaction.'
- 'The team is well staffed and the size ensures a good relationship with the lawyers.'
Key clients
- Northrop Grumman LITEF (Germany)
- United Internet/1&1 und Group Companies
- 1&1 Versatel
- Twitch Interactive, Inc.
- Notebooksbilliger.de AG
- American Academy in Berlin GmbH
- HeyJobs GmbH
Work highlights
- Strategic advice to United Internet (1&1, WEB.DE, GMX) on data protection aspects of marketing concepts, in particular cookies and similar technologies, as well as representation in various court disputes and official coordination processes.
- Ongoing advice to notebooksbilliger.de AG on various data protection issues, including defending the company against a fine of €10.4 million imposed by the Lower Saxony data protection authority for allegedly illegal camera surveillance of employees and customers.
- Advising Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH (and other German group companies) on the implementation of the Northrop Grumman Group's compliance design in its German subsidiaries (including the introduction of an EU-based whistleblowing platform) as well as advising on the development of a compliance policy.