ADVANT Beiten has strong expertise in gaming law, advising on end-consumer data and artificial intelligence, alongside traditional IT matters such as compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity. Team head Andreas Lober focuses on technology, digital business, and electronic entertainment, and also represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings. Wojtek Ropel fields particular expertise regarding the entertainment software and new media sectors.

Under the leadership of Jan Peter Voß, avocado rechtsanwälte supports clients with IT and data protection issues, advising on digitalisation projects, cloud services, blockchain-based IT products, and e-commerce. Voß is a key player in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, and the media.

Baker McKenzie has expanded its expertise to include advisory services in the FinTech and Big Data sectors, while continuing to represent clients in contentious disputes and proceedings before supervisory authorities. It also advises on AI regulation, cybersecurity, and related areas of law, with particular emphasis on compliance with key EU legislation such as the Data Act, AI Act, and NIS2 Directive. Practice head Michael Schmidl advises on all contentious and non-contentious aspects of information technology law, including internet, software, and media law. Florian Tannen focuses on digitalisation, the data economy, and digital law, with particular expertise in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors, while Simone Rieken specialises in IT outsourcing and IT transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of complex IT contracts.

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.

Covington & Burling LLP extends its IT and data protection practice across all industries, covering a broad spectrum of legal issues that go beyond data protection and IT outsourcing. The team is co-led by Lars Lensdorf, who handles IT-related banking regulatory matters and IT compliance, including cybersecurity and data protection, and Moritz Hüsch, who focuses on complex technology- and data-driven licensing deals and cooperation, outsourcing, e-commerce, as well as privacy and cybersecurity.

Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises clients on EU digital strategy, with a particular focus on the EU AI Act, the Data Act, the NIS2 Directive, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act, and related IT, AI, and cybersecurity issues. Till Contzen leads the team and handles mandates related to modernisation and outsourcing of IT services, as well as digitalisation of business processes.

The practice at DLA Piper  supports clients on all technology-related mandates and has a focus on digital transformation through AI, cloud services, big data, and blockchain, as well as IT sourcing and development projects, cybersecurity, and distressed IT and outsourcing projects. Stefan Engels and Sylvia Ebersberger jointly lead the team, with Engels leveraging his expertise in IP and media law, and Ebersberger focusing on commercial matters with emphasis on transformation processes and innovation-driven projects. Jan Geert Meents is a name to note in relation to complex IT and technology projects, including outsourcing transactions and digital transformation projects; the latter is also a key area for Nico Brunotte, who regularly handles issues relating to e-commerce and online marketing. Jan Pohle left the firm to join Dentons in June 2025.

FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG combines expertise in IT law, data protection, cybersecurity, and litigation with sector-specific regulation, and advises on complex compliance mandates under frameworks such as the NIS2 Directive, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, and the Cyber Resilience Act. Hauke Hansen, Christoph Süßenberger, and Jörg Kornbrust jointly lead the practice. Hansen advises on GDPR compliance, data protection systems, and breaches; Süßenberger supports the legal implementation of innovative services such as XaaS and IoT; and Kornbrust focuses on IT project management and contract drafting, including outsourcing, data centre operations, and software distribution.

GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB advises clients in the financial and technology sectors on digitalisation initiatives, including cloud-based outsourcing, cybersecurity requirements under the Digital Operational Resilience Act, IT contracts and licensing, and data protection, often in connection with M&A or dispute resolution. The practice is co-led by Oliver Spieker, who represents clients in IT and IP mandates before national and European courts, and Michael Heise, who specialises in the legal aspects of artificial intelligence and its implementation and regulation.

Greenberg Traurig Germany advises leading domestic and international clients on complex cross-border matters involving digital transformation, technology transactions, data protection, software licensing, cloud services, and tech-sector M&A. The practice is led by Viola Bensinger, who has extensive experience in technology and outsourcing transactions, as well as digitalisation, development, and licensing projects.

GvW Graf von Westphalen leverages its broad expertise in digitalisation, data, and IT matters, advising across all areas of law and on emerging EU and national regulations, including the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act. The team remains highly active at the crossroads of technology and key industries such as automotive, public sector, banking, healthcare, and energy. Stephan Menzemer advises on national and international IT projects across the public and private sectors, with particular expertise in the healthcare and eHealth industries. Key team members also include Axel von Walter, who focuses on media law, and Arnd Böken, who specialises in IT contract law, outsourcing, and cloud projects.

The team at Heuking is well versed within IT law and advises clients on digitalisation, cybersecurity, data protection and data centre business models, as well as EU legislation governing digital and AI matters. The team is led by Markus Lennartz, who specialises in telecommunications law, particularly the expansion and operation of fixed-line and mobile network infrastructure.

Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH currently focuses on advising clients across industries in areas such as cloud services, artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things. The firm also provides guidance on data protection, digitalisation, outsourcing, IT projects, and software development. Team lead Hermann Waldhauser specialises in the production, distribution, and marketing of intellectual and technical products, with a particular focus on their legal protection.

Hogan Lovells International LLP provides specialist advice to clients in the finance, automotive, life sciences, and technology sectors, handling IT and data protection issues arising from complex IT and digitalisation projects, cybersecurity, outsourcing agreements, AI, digital health, autonomous driving, or cloud computing. The team is jointly led by Stefan Schuppert and Martin Pflüger in Munich, Marcus Schreibauer in Düsseldorf, and Christian Tinnefeld in Hamburg. Schuppert is well versed in a wide range of e-commerce and information technology projects, while Pflüger focuses on drafting and negotiating IT agreements and assessing new technologies and digital business models. Schreibauer has extensive experience in technology- and IP-related litigation and arbitration, and Tinnefeld combines expertise in data regulation, AI, and cybersecurity with strong skills in policy development and contract drafting and negotiation. Sarah-Lena Kreutzmann is a name to note in relation to contractual matters in areas of IP and IT law.

Kümmerlein handles IT and data law mandates, including matters relating to AI, IT security, and EU regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act and the Digital Operational Resilience Act, as well as outsourcing projects, including data centre outsourcing in the healthcare sector. Jens Nebel and Kay Diedrich jointly lead the practice.

Lindenpartners has extensive expertise in the increasingly data-driven financial sector, advising on IT law matters related to innovative business models and digitalisation, including AI implementation projects. The team is co-led by Moritz Indenhuck, who leverages his background as software developer and advises on technology, AI, and data privacy matters; and Brigitta Varadinek, who specialises in copyright, competition, and trade mark law, as well as digitalisation projects.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses on digitalisation, technology-driven innovation projects, related contract drafting and management, and the use of AI. Team head Wulff-Axel Schmidt has extensive experience in implementation strategies for sourcing and protection law, as well as cooperative and IT project agreements. The ‘certified specialist in IT law’ Michael Rath focuses on IT, data protection, and intellectual property protection, while Christian Kuß advises clients on legal issues relating to new technologies, such as AI, big data, or the metaverse.

McDermott Will & Schulte is well versed within legal services connected to IT and digitalisation, covering data protection regulation, cybersecurity and IT security, outsourcing and telematics, SaaS solutions, and artificial intelligence. Team head Wolfgang von Frentz advises clients in the area of digitalisation and Industry 4.0, focusing on the development of new business models as well as their implementation and transformation.

Noerr combines deep expertise with a tailored approach to digital compliance and risk management, guiding clients through complex issues involving AI, data, digital platforms, and cybersecurity. Jointly led by Thomas Thalhofer and Torsten Kraul, the team also advises on cloud computing and outsourcing projects and represents clients in IT-related litigation. Thalhofer has extensive experience in contract drafting and project consultancy for complex national and international IT projects, including cloud initiatives and IT outsourcing. Kraul advises multinational, national, and emerging companies on the development and implementation of digital business models, IT internet projects, and e-commerce.

Oppenhoff continues to focus on AI and cybersecurity-related mandates, as well as outsourcing in the medical sector, litigation in the insurance sector, and the enforcement of data protection claims across both industries. The team is jointly led by Jürgen Hartung, who advises enterprises on data protection and IT law issues, with focus on outsourcing, IT projects, and e-commerce; and Marc Hilber, who is well versed within contract drafting in the aerospace and defence spaces, regularly handling outsourcing and software development projects.

Pinsent Masons Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Solicitors Partnerschaft mbB advises clients on digital transformation projects, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, health, climate change and sustainability, digital responsibility, and supply chain resilience, including guidance on relevant EU legislation such as the AI Act, Data Act, and NIS2 Directive. Team head Stephan Appt brings extensive experience in the automotive sector, advising leading manufacturers on connected and automated driving, monetisation of vehicle data, as well as end-consumer sales of car functionalities via e-commerce platforms.

Reed Smith has extensive experience in the entertainment and media sectors, advising clients on technology, telecommunications, social media, and video gaming, as well as traditional technology matters including e-commerce, information security, privacy and identity protection, outsourcing, and systems development. Andreas Splittgerber and Thomas Fischl jointly lead the team. Splittgerber represents clients, including US and EU technology companies and internet platform providers, before data protection authorities and courts, while Fischl advises on data privacy, including GDPR, cybersecurity, as well as risk management and compliance issues.

SCHÜRMANN ROSENTHAL DREYER brings extensive experience in IT law and digital business, with particular focus on the development of artificial intelligence and the drafting and negotiation of IT contracts. Kathrin Schürmann, Simone Rosenthal, and Jan Baier jointly lead the team, with Schürmann supporting national and international clients in the development of new digital business models, Rosenthal specialising in IT and licensing agreements, and Baier handling copyright and media law mandates.

SKW Schwarz continues to focus on three core areas: software, cloud, and outsourcing; data protection and cybersecurity; and platforms and e-commerce, with recent emphasis on digital regulation, AI, software, cloud, and cybersecurity. Daniel Meßmer leads the practice, bringing extensive experience in software and cloud-based business models, particularly in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contracts. Nikolaus Bertermann advises comprehensively on AI-related projects and products, as well as on software development and IT project contracts; while Oliver Hornung supports clients on all legal matters relating to cloud computing, big data, Industry 4.0, and FinTech.

Taylor Wessing handles IT-related transactions and outsourcing agreements, guides clients through the implementation of AI systems in compliance with the EU AI Act, and supports all stages of the IT contract lifecycle, while also assisting with high-profile M&A, venture capital, and private equity deals. Team head Paul Voigt is well versed within IT security law and artificial intelligence, advising US clients on their market entry in Europe. Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche is a name to note in relation to international and national data protection and GDPR, while Detlef Klett focuses on large IT and infrastructure projects, particularly in the public sector, advising clients such as the Federal Ministry of the Interior and its associated agencies.

TCI Rechtsanwälte maintains its focus on IT and data protection law, advising on digitalisation projects, mobile and cloud computing, licensing audits and agreements, as well as IT-related dispute resolution, including mediation, conciliation, and arbitration proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Carsten Gerlach from the Berlin office, Stephan Schmidt in Mainz, and Thomas Stögmüller, based in the Munich office.

Under the leadership of Daniel Kaboth and Benjamin Spies, the newly established team at TEAL Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB advises on the full spectrum of IP and IT law, including advertising, unfair competition, designs, and copyrights, as well as matters relating to software, hardware, AI, and data protection. Tobias Schönhöfer is also a key member of the team.

von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB advises foreign companies and German subsidiaries of international groups on a wide range of IT and data protection law matters. Angelika Hoche is a key figure in social media and online advertising, Sven Schlotzhauer is highly experienced with platform business models, and Anselm Brandi-Dohrn is notable for negotiating large software projects and international licensing agreements.

White & Case LLP advises clients on the development, use, and investment in technology, covering data governance and storage, digital transformation, product development and compliance, as well as technology investment and funding. Team head Jost Kotthoff has extensive expertise in outsourcing, including complex, often multinational deals, application management, business process outsourcing, and cloud computing. Matthias Bogusch is well versed within technology agreements, including sourcing transactions, commercial agreements, and joint ventures in the IT sector.