IT Law

Digital business models require legal advice that not only knows technology, but truly understands it. Businesses need counsel that grasps technical interdependencies and builds robust legal structures around them. 

We support companies in all IT law matters – from traditional IT projects and cloud services to digital platforms, AI systems and IT security. Our advice combines legal expertise with technical understanding to deliver solutions that work in practice.
 
 

IT Contracts

Modern software development is agile: iterative, flexible and designed for continuous change. We draft and negotiate contracts for software projects that preserve this flexibility while providing legal certainty. In doing so, we advise both customers and providers on the contractual model best suited to the specific project and on the necessary details. 

Our focus is on contracts that are aligned with modern project practice – rather than simply turning a traditional, specification-based waterfall project into contract language. 

Most IT projects do not fail because of the code, but because of communication and unclear expectations. That is why we support our clients not only in drafting the contract but also throughout the life of the project. When issues arise, we step in at an early stage to mediate and clarify matters, so that projects do not escalate, budgets and timelines remain protected and cooperation does not end in a blame game.
 

Cloud Computing and SaaS

Cloud technologies and software-as-a-service define the modern IT landscape. We advise providers on drafting agreements and service level agreements that are legally sound, commercially sensible and competitive. On the customer side, we support contract negotiations and review critical clauses. 

We pay particular attention to availability commitments, data location, exit strategies and the avoidance of vendor lock-in, so that you retain control over your IT infrastructure.
 

Artificial Intelligence

The use of AI systems is transforming business models and creating new legal challenges. The EU AI Act introduces a complex regulatory framework with significant compliance requirements. We advise on the risk classification of your AI systems, on the obligations for high-risk systems and on the contractual structuring of AI projects. 

Further key topics include liability for AI use, the impact of data protection law, the legal classification of AI-generated content and mapping AI systems to the requirements of the AI Act. 

We advise in particular on:

• AI features in SaaS products (e.g. recommendation engines, generative AI for user content),
• internal AI tools for process automation,
• contractual frameworks for AI services towards end customers and partners.
   
   

EU Regulation of the Digital Economy

In recent years, the EU has created an extensive regulatory framework for the digital economy. For businesses, this often means a patchwork of new obligations, compliance requirements and liability risks. We help you understand which of these regimes actually apply to your business model, where immediate action is required and which steps you should prioritise.
 

We guide you through this legal landscape and advise in particular on the requirements of:

• the Data Act (data access and switching between providers),
• the Digital Services Act (platform compliance and content moderation),
• the Digital Markets Act (gatekeeper obligations), and
• the Cyber Resilience Act (product security for software and hardware).

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is business-critical. With the NIS 2 Directive, significantly more companies are now required to implement specific IT security measures. Non-compliance can quickly lead to personal liability for management. 

We advise our clients on whether they qualify as an in-scope entity, on organisational and technical requirements, on incident notification duties and on management liability. We also cover topics such as cyber insurance and the legal assessment of IT security concepts.
 

Licensing and Intellectual Property

Software licensing and the protection of intellectual property are key building blocks of digital business models. We design licensing structures that protect your interests while remaining workable in practice. 

Our advice covers open source strategies, licence compliance and the protection of business models and software through copyright, patents and trade secrets.
 
 

Data Protection in IT Projects

Data protection law is an integral part of every IT project. We assist in designing software, cloud services and digital products in compliance with data protection requirements. 

You can find detailed information on our data protection services on our dedicated data protection page. 

Talk to us before you sign your next contract or launch your next project. We will show you where the risks lie and how to avoid them.