CMS provides clients with legal support in all aspects of IT agreements, internet law and e-commerce, data protection, and information technology, and also represents companies in court and arbitration proceedings involving technology-related disputes. Under the leadership of Markus Häuser, the team has experience in European regulatory matters, particularly the Data Act and AI Act. Häuser, a recognised technology specialist, focuses on technology transactions, including outsourcing and IT projects, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. He is supported by Malte Grützmacher, who represents IT companies and software users on issues relating to AI, personal and non-personal data, and IT security.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Markus Häuser is very well known in the IT and digital industry. He has been a fair and pragmatic advisor to clients in outsourcing relationships.’
- 'Very attentive and helpful in negotiations with our clients.'
Key clients
- AirBnB
- eBay
- Volkswagen
EY (Ernst & Young)
Vattenfall
Webasto
VIMN (Viacom International Media Networks)
Work highlights
Advising eBay on platform regulation, data law, and the roll-out of new features and products.
Advising Crown on IT law in connection with the introduction of new generation of IoT solutions for logistics companies.
Represented Vodafone against the Federation of German Consumer Organisations in relation to price increase by Vodafone from 2023.
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Markus Häuser
Practice head
Markus Häuser
Other key lawyers
Malte Grützmacher; Christian Runte; Sebastian Cording; Florian Dietrich