Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP offers comprehensive cross-border support thanks to the international network and boasts expertise at the interface with cyber security and IT law, including the advice on European legislation such as the Data Act as well as compliance and data protection issues in connection with contract design. Practice head Christian Schröder is experienced in investigations by EU supervisory authorities and the negotiation of data transfer agreements. Yumiko Olsen (data protection and cyber security) moved to an in-house position in June 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Christian Schröder's team is incredibly fast and on point. Clear communication at eye level in a language that both the legal department and management understand.'

  • 'Christian Schröder: outstanding in data protection law, precise, analytical and with an awareness of practically implementable solutions. He is available at all times, open to criticism and very reflective.'

  • 'Daniel Ashkar: Partner material, binding, creative, and practice-oriented.'
  • 'The individuals at Orrick provide advice with excellent knowledge of our products, which makes collaboration much easier and faster, and provide actionable solutions.'

  • 'Daniel Ashkar is an outstanding lawyer with outstanding knowledge of current developments in the field of data protection law. His passion for data protection law and precision in his advice is unmatched. It is a pleasure to work with him.'

  • 'Christian Schröder is great. He leads his colleagues excellently and ensures the highest quality of advice.'
  • 'Christian Schröder reacts quickly, understands the challenges to be solved well and finds solutions tailored to the client. I really enjoy working with him and can recommend him.'

  • 'They have excellent judgment and I have no concerns about how my mandates are handled.'

Key clients

  • CA Immobilien
  • Carnival Corporation
  • Flexera Software LLC
  • Klaviyo
  • NIO
  • NVIDIA

Work highlights

  • Advising CA Immobilien on Internet of Things (IoT) and real estate digitisation in connection with large smart real estate projects.
  • Advising NIO on the EU Data Act and data protection compliance.
  • Advising Carnival Cooperation & PLC on data protection and cyber security.

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Christian Schröder
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Practice head

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Christian Schröder

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Daniel Ashkar