Dentons offers competencies at the intersection between compliance, IT, IP, corporate and employment law, which are frequently called upon by clients in international data transfers, GDPR compliance and the establishment of data protection compliance systems; practice head Christian Schefold is a key contact for the latter area. This advisory offering is complemented by expertise in crisis management issues such as data breaches. In December 2022, compliance specialist Ann-Kristin Cahnbley left the practice.

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Key clients

  • Vivy GmbH (Allianz Group)
  • Volkswagen AG
  • DekaBank
  • ANH Hausbesitz GmbH & Co. KG
  • Gothaer Finanzholding AG
  • OHHH! Foundation e.V.|Jugend gegen Aids e.V.
  • Analog Devices, Inc.
  • Allianz SE
  • CherryHUB
  • Christian Otto
  • MASV Inc.
  • Allnex Belgium SA
  • Deutsche Bahn AG
  • KSB SE & CO. KG aA
  • UST Global
  • Jetbrains
  • Analog Devices, Inc
  • Allnex
  • Harting Stiftung GmbH & Co.KGaA
  • e-mobilio GmbH
  • Flughafen München GmbH
  • Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
  • Triodos Investment Management
  • Keller Group GmbH
  • CARIAD
  • eKomi Holding GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising Volkswagen AG on the update in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 following the international introduction of a central whistleblower hotline in 91 jurisdictions and support in updating the central business partner due diligence process in 107 jurisdictions.
  • Supporting Vivy in the global introduction of an internet platform for medical services for insured persons.
  • Advising Deutsche Bahn on the implementation of the Whistleblower Directive (EU) 2019/1937.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Schefold