Expertise
I review, revise, and create legally secure concepts and contractual frameworks, advise on legal issues and risks, and support companies in practical implementation, particularly across the following areas:
Software & IT Projects
IT Contracts for Software & Digital Products
Cloud-based business models such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), as well as marketplaces, apps, and other digital products can rarely be mapped using standardized contract templates. Imprecise service descriptions, unsuitable licensing models, or missing risk management often lead to problems, especially during growth. I review and draft individual contracts and documents that realistically reflect technical processes and are legally reliable for both B2B and B2C business.
– Individual contracts and general terms and conditions for software products
– License agreements for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud, or on-premise models
– Availability and liability limitation provisions
– Terms of use and acceptable use policies
– B2B and B2C marketplaces and platforms
– Reporting systems for illegal content on platforms
– Consumer rights
Distribution Chains & Digital Sales Models
Building a reliable distribution structure is a key step toward scaling. However, clear contractual allocations of responsibility and liability are often missing. Inadequately structured partner or reseller models regularly lead to conflicts within the supply chain. I support the legally compliant structuring of digital and multi-tier distribution chains and draft contracts that realistically reflect technical and organizational processes.
– Digital and multi-tier supply and distribution chains
– Contracts for partners, suppliers, commercial agents, distributors, and resellers
– Integration of own contractual terms into reseller end customer relationships
– Compliance with the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains
– Liability and risk allocation models within supply and distribution chains, particularly in case of delivery failures
E-Commerce & Websites
The legally compliant structuring of websites and online shops is subject to extensive requirements, especially under Consumer Protection Law. Missing or incorrect pre-contractual information and withdrawal instructions increase the risk of cease-and-desist letters. I advise on the legally compliant design of online shops, corporate websites, and presentation sites, particularly with regard to compliance with information obligations and contractual requirements in both B2B and B2C settings.
– B2B and B2C websites and online shops
– Handling user reviews
– Legally compliant amendments to general terms and conditions for existing customers
– Handling cease-and-desist matters
– Information obligations, especially legal notice, pre-contractual information, and withdrawal rights
IT Projects & Outsourcing
Whether specifications and requirements documentation, agile development, custom software, applications, hardware systems, or IoT products, IT projects often encounter legal challenges due to unclear allocation of responsibility and differing performance requirements. Outsourcing, hosting solutions, and managed service projects likewise often involve risks arising from dependencies or missing exit strategies. I provide comprehensive legal support for IT projects from initial planning through to implementation.
– Contracts for software development, hardware systems, and IoT solutions
– Contracts for outsourcing, hosting, and managed services
– Maintenance, service, and SLA agreements
– Service descriptions and allocation of responsibilities
– Exit and transition concepts
Digitalization
Digital transformation confronts companies with new legal challenges, including the implementation of new systems and the reorganization of internal processes. At the same time, contractual frameworks, responsibilities, and compliance structures must be aligned with the evolving operational workflows. I advise companies on the legally compliant implementation of digital transformation projects and adapt existing structures to changing businesses.
– Legal guidance for digital transformation projects
– Adaptation of contracts and processes to digital workflows
– Legal assessment of new systems and technologies
Data Protection & Compliance
Data Protection Structures & Contracts
Data protection is often considered in isolation rather than integrated into existing processes. This leads to inefficient workflows, increased liability risks, and operational uncertainty. I develop practical and feasable processes that structurally integrate data protection into business models while preserving entrepreneurial flexibility.
– GDPR compliant business models and processes
– Privacy notices for websites, apps, and products
– Cookie banners and cookie policies
– Data protection impact assessments
– Documentation such as records of processing activities and deletion concepts
– Regular data protection audits and training
– Audit support
Subprocessors & International Data Transfers
Both within the EU and beyond, the processing of personal data is subject to strict regulatory requirements. Missing contracts, incorrect processes, or insufficient risk assessments can have significant legal and economic consequences. I advise companies on the legally compliant design and protection of global data flows.
– Technical and organizational measures (TOM)
– Standard contractual clauses (SCC)
– Transfer impact assessments (TIA) and risk evaluations
– GDPR compliant international data transfers
– Regular audits and risk assessments for subprocessors
– Contracts with subprocessors and third parties, including data processing agreements (DPA) and joint controller agreements nationally and internationally
Data Subject Rights, Authority Communication & Data Breaches
Data subject requests, authority inquiries, and data breaches require swift and structured action. Early mistakes significantly increase liability risks. I support the legally compliant handling and resolution of these sensitive matters.
– Data subject requests and requests for information
– Communication with supervisory authorities
– Data incidents and breach, notification obligations
– Crisis and risk management
IT Security
IT security requirements are increasingly contractually defined and reviewed. Unclear legal classification of technical measures can lead to liability risks. I advise on IT security from a legal perspective and support legally compliant implementation.
– Responding to IT security questionnaires
– Assessment of contractual security requirements and legal IT security concepts
– Risk analysis
European Digital Regulation & Compliance
The European legal framework is characterised by numerous directly applicable orders and by directives requiring implementation at a national level. As a result, companies face numerous regulatory requirements, some of which apply in parallel, making it increasingly difficult to keep up and properly assess them day-to-day business. I assist in identifying relevant regulations, assessing their legal implications, and integrating them pragmatically into existing structures and processes.
– European acts such as the Data Act (DA), Digital Services Act (DSA), and Digital Markets Act (DMA)
– National implementation laws, including accessibility, supply chain due diligence, and whistleblower protection
– Regulatory documentation, internal guidelines, codes of conduct, and policies
– Adaptation of existing customer contracts to new regulations
– Regular compliance checks and training
AI & Open Source
AI Systems & Large Language Models
The use of AI systems and Large Language Models (LLMs) introduces new liability and compliance issues. Before entering the market, legal classification is often not sufficiently clear, which heightens development and investment risks. I support legally compliant use and advise on the commercial distribution of AI solutions and LLMs.
– Regulatory classification
– Contracts for AI-based products and LLMs
– Liability and risk management
– Risk classification and categorisation under the AI Act and required documentation
Open Source
Open source software is an integral part of modern products but is often used without sufficient license review. This can lead to compliance violations and risks to proprietary intellectual property. I advise on legally compliant use and commercialization of open source software and products containing open source components.
– Open source software license agreements
– Product and distribution models involving open source software
– Protection of intellectual property against contamination of proprietary code by open source components
New Technologies
Innovative technologies such as blockchain, DLT applications, and connected systems enable new business models but often operate in regulatory gray areas. Applicable regulations are often still in development and may overlap with existing legal requirements. I advise companies on the legal classification and structuring of emerging technologies and digital innovations.
– Regulatory classification of blockchain, DLT, smart contracts, and tokenization
– Contracts for innovative technologies, blockchain and DLT projects
– Licensing and distribution models for new technologies
Founding & Scaling
Legal foundations laid early significantly shape a company's future development. Missing or unclear structures lead to costly corrections during growth. As scaling progresses, legal requirements for contracts, processes, and compliance increase, while operational efficiency must be preserved. I support start-ups, scale-ups, and growing companies in structuring digital business models and adapting legal frameworks throughout the entire growth process.
– Legal structuring of digital business models and internal processes
– Contract and process design for market entry and scaling
– Identification of legal risks and growth barriers
– Preparation for investor and due-diligence processes
IP & Brand Protection
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyrights, industrial property rights and similar rights are key corporate assets, especially for digital and technology-driven business models. Insufficient protection can create competitive disadvantages and legal conflicts. I advise on securing and using Intellectual property rights (IP rights), in particular in Copyright Law and Industrial Property Law.
– Trademark registration, protection, and enforcement
– Communication with trademark offices and authorities
– Copyright protection for software, digital products, and content
– IP rights protection for cooperations, licensing, and internationalization
Cease-and-Desist Matters & Enforcement of Legal Claims
Where disputes concerning intellectual property rights arise, a structured and economically efficient strategy is decisive in securing a workable resolution while preserving time and resources. I provide legal support in the defence and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
– Extrajudicial and judicial enforcement of rights arising from copyright and industrial property protection
– Defence against asserted claims and legal representation in proceedings concerning copyright and industrial property rights
– Handling cease-and-desist matters
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Legal disputes consume time and resources and involve financial risks. A strategic and legally sound approach is crucial to limit damage and enforce rights effectively. I advise and represent companies in the extrajudicial and judicial defence and enforcement of their claims, and handle court proceedings in a solution-oriented and risk-aware manner.
– Extrajudicial enforcement of claims through demand letters, cease-and-desist letters, mediation, dispute resolution, or negotiations
– Court enforcement of claims, including lawsuits for performance, declaratory judgments, and injunctive relief
– Assessment of incoming lawsuits and strategic advice on defence and the rejection of asserted claims
– Representation in judicial proceedings
– Debt recovery measures, including demand letters, order for payment procedures, legal dunning proceedings, and court actions
Additional Legal Matters
Operational business regularly intersects with adjacent legal areas. I therefore also advise on related issues in Civil, Corporate, and Employment Law, cooperating with specialized colleagues where necessary.