FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG supports financial institutions, industrial companies, health insurance companies and authorities in IT law, digitisation, data protection and outsourcing and most recently advised on cyber security matters. The practice is jointly led by Hauke ���​Hansen (data protection), Jörg Kornbrust and IP expert Christoph Süßenberger. Kornbrust focuses on contract design, with instructions frequently pertaining to the sale of IT products and the transfer of IP and IT rights in corporate transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Christoph Süßenberger explains very clearly, gives constructive advice and respects our point of view when it differs from his. He is also an excellent negotiator. He is an expert in the field of intellectual property.'
  • 'FPS's lawyers are distinguished by the fact that they take the client's business model into account when providing legal advice. They do not limit themselves to the legal aspects, but also support in weighing up business opportunities and risks. Communication is quick and problem-free. The advice is targeted. All employees and lawyers are always friendly and supportive.'
  • 'Christoph Süßenberger involves us laypeople on an equal footing in the discussion of legal assessments.'

Key clients

  • Accenture GmbH
  • Advancis Software & Services GmbH
  • Bundesdruckerei
  • Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin in der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft
  • Dataloop Ltd.
  • Schunk GmbH
  • e-shelter security technologies GmbH
  • Leibniz-Gemeinschaft
  • Bundesamt für Sicherheit der nuklearen Entsorgung (BASE)
  • Microsoft Corp.

Work highlights

  • Advising e-shelter security on the implementation of PropTech systems.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hauke Hansen, Jörg Kornbrust, Christoph Süßenberger