Data, Digital & Governance – Legal certainty for digital business models.
SCHULTE RECHTSANWÄLTE provides comprehensive advice to companies on Data, Digital & Governance—ranging from data protection and cybersecurity to AI regulation, digital markets, and transactions. Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in IT, data protection, competition, and EU law with a deep understanding of technological developments and regulatory requirements.
Our Team.
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Dr. Kim Manuel Künstner
Data, Digital & Governance,
Antitrust Law, Partner. -
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Thorsten Walter
Data, Digital & Governance,
Employment Law, Partner. -
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Markus Söding
Data, Digital & Governance,
Emplayment Law, Senior Associate. -
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Dr. Tilmann Dittrich
Data, Digital & Governance, Associate.
Legal certainty in the digital world: Our services.
Data Protection & GDPR
Data protection is more than just compliance, it is a factor that builds trust in the digital marketplace. We assist companies in implementing, auditing, and further developing data protection processes that comply with the GDPR and the BDSG. This encompasses not only consent solutions and data protection impact assessments but also strategies for international data transfers and data processing on behalf of a controller.
Data Regulation & Data Access
The EU Data Act and the Data Governance Regulation are establishing new regimes for data access and data use. We advise companies on developing data-driven business models, drafting contracts between data holders and data users, and addressing issues related to interoperable interfaces. Our focus lies on the strategic implementation of legal requirements into commercially viable data architectures, while always taking into account the organizational aspects of trade secret protection.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence creates new opportunities – and new responsibilities. We advise on the implementation of the EU AI Act as well as on issues relating to liability, transparency, and ethics in algorithmic decision-making. We also develop AI governance frameworks that enable technological innovation in a legally compliant manner while strengthening the confidence of regulators, customers, and investors.
IT Law & DORA Compliance
Digital infrastructures require clear legal frameworks. We provide advice on IT contracts, cloud usage, software licensing, and outsourcing matters. Particularly in the financial sector, we assist clients with the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Regulation (DORA)—covering everything from risk analysis and incident management to the drafting of contracts with critical third-party providers.
Transactions in digital markets
Digital business models place specific demands on M&A processes. We advise on corporate transactions, asset deals, and equity investments in technology-driven sectors. This encompasses issues relating to intellectual property, data protection, and IT risks, as well as regulatory notifications under competition and investment control laws.
Cybersecurity & Regulation
We advise businesses on complying with the NIS 2 Directive, the German BSIG, and the KRITIS Umbrella Act. We support clients in managing cybersecurity incidents and provide practical compliance solutions covering security frameworks, reporting obligations, and regulatory communication. Our advice combines legal, regulatory, and operational perspectives to help organizations strengthen their cyber resilience.
Digital Markets & Competition
Regulation and competition increasingly converge in the digital sphere. Our team advises on platform regulation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), as well as on the antitrust assessment of market strategies, digital ecosystems, and data collaborations. We represent clients before regulatory authorities and develop compliance systems that balance digital innovation with fair competition.
Whistleblower Protection & Compliance Structures
An effective whistleblower system is a key component of modern corporate governance. We advise companies on implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG), covering everything from the establishment of secure reporting channels and internal processes to training and documentation. Our focus is on practical solutions that meet legal requirements while fostering an open corporate culture.
NIS 2 and BSIG-compliant cybersecurity training for executive management.
Law must work in practice. SCHULTE LAWYERS helps businesses build secure digital operations, mitigate risks, and strengthen their brands. Efficient. Experienced. Reliable.
Dr. Kim Manuel Künstner, Partner.
Dr. Tilmann Dittrich,
Associate.
Thorsten Walter,
Partner.
Management teams of companies subject to NIS-2 or the BSIG are required to complete regular information security training. We provide a legally binding assessment of whether your company is affected and conduct NIS-2 and BSIG-compliant IT security training that meets all statutory requirements.
Structuring data protection, IT law, and digital business models in a legally secure manner.
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