IT and data protection, as the pillars of digitalization, have recently become among the most important fields for legal departments when providing advice.
Market participants must secure advantages in the market for themselves early by means of intelligent contracts, in order to support the transfer of know-how throughout the entire business and effectively secure new products and processes.
Many modern business models today and especially tomorrow’s business models are based on the analysis and use of personal data. Existing and available data as well as access to the data must first be evaluated. A key, decisive factor for the success of your business model is then successfully securing your rights to use and exploit data.
We consider ourselves to be the "extended workbench” of companies with regard to matters involving IT and data protection, especially for legal and IT departments as well as management. We not only provide legal advice, we use our knowledge of the law and technology to support communication and progress during all phases of an IT project.
"Even when faced with highly complex and novel data protection issues, we are always able to work together to develop robust and efficient solutions"
"I particularly appreciate her exceptional expertise in German and European data protection law, combined with an extremely practical approach"
"GvW offers support in digitalisation, data protection and IT issues in various sectors, particularly automotive, public service, finance, healthcare and energy"
Leading law firm for digitalisation issues with top positions in IT and data protection law
"has successfully expanded its market position in trend-setting areas"
“In the context of large-scale litigation complexes such as defending against GDPR mass proceedings, GvW impresses with its legal tech solutions”
“Established in fields such as AI, data economy and cybersecurity”
Strengths: Reputation for complex outsourcing projects with renowned software providers as clients
Strengths: Reputation in IT contracts
Strengths: Mass proceedings with data protection implications
“A particular focus of the practice is on IT security law and, in general, on advising on EU regulatory matters such as the Digital Services Act, NIS 2 and DORA”
“Impresses with expertise in IT and data law aspects of medical device software and particular experience in the insurance, energy and banking sectors”
“The team impresses with a high level of commitment, goal-oriented solutions, a fair rate and a high level of expertise in the field of data protection law.”
“Extremely high level of service, questions are processed on the same day. Special requests are no problem, and the team is also available at all times. Agreements are honored. Extensive expertise.”
“Absolutely competent lawyers, we also always feel comfortable in our dealings with the firm on a personal level”
Nominated for the JUVE Award 2024 as Law Firm of the Year for Technology and Media
"They get the deal done in every situation"
"They are enormously digital"
"Combines the right balance between legal expertise and economic thinking"
"Extremely professional. Very prompt communication. Very good service at all levels"
GvW is recommended in the field of IT and Data Protection Law
GvW is recommended by in-house lawyers in the field of IT Law
"Through a combined advisory approach, GvW also succeeds in winning significant mandates for itself in the IT sector"
"Interface with public law is a core competence"
"The IT and data protection practice is a driving force for the firm as a whole"
"Determined IT Practice is developing into an address for large-scale IT projects"
Digitalization (IoT, Industry 4.0, GDPR and IT sector projects)
- Standardization and compliance in the digital world
- IT projects (e.g. outsourcing, production of software, post-merger integration, planning and setting up computer centers, pilot projects and rollouts)
Cloud computing and SaaS (operator concepts, Cloud contracts, SaaS contracts, SLAs, agreements on data protection and data security)
IT contracts (production and licensing of software, systems contracts, maintenance, care and support, SLA, also open source software)
IT compliance, data protection and IT security (agreements on contract data processing in Germany and foreign countries, privacy shield, NIS 2)
IT in the public sector, awarding IT contracts, EVB-IT, E-Government
E-Business and internet law (e.g. long distance sales, responsibility for content)
Trademarks, designations and naming rights in the internet (domains, keywords)
Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
Our attorneys know the needs of companies not just from many years of consulting activity in and on behalf of companies. Our attorneys are also in demand as counsel, authors and experts in the IT industry. In addition to numerous publications on IT and data protection law for BITKOM e.V. (including security for transfer of data to the USA and other third party countries), the law firm has also recently drafted the guideline for data protection in Industry 4.0 for the VDMA, the leading industrial association in Europe.
