Background In its ruling of June 15, 2021 (Case No. VI ZR 576/19), the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) for the first time took a comprehensive position on the scope of the right to access pursuant to Article 15(1) GDPR. Article 15 GDPR standardizes the right of access of a data subject vis-à-vis a controller. Pursuant to Article 15(1) GDPR, a data subject may ask the controller to provide information on whether he/she is processing personal data relating to him/her and, if so, to provide access to such data and further information...
Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek
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Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek is a name synonymous with competence. They are one of the major commercial law firms in Germany. More than 400 specialized lawyers and tax advisers represent the interests of national and international clients. Their client list includes medium-sized and large German and international companies in all areas of the manufacturing industry, as well as trade and service industries, associations, government and public-sector organizations, and individual clients.
The firm has eight offices across Germany, as well as an office in Zurich. In addition, they work closely with partner firms in all of the key global markets.
Their legal counseling is based on substantial legal competence, excellent education and continuing legal training, extensive specialization and a comprehensive knowledge of specific industry sectors. Experienced Partners and carefully selected Associate Lawyers develop innovative solutions to complex legal problems. The firm's culture values entrepreneurial thinking on behalf of their clients, efficient and cost-effective work, and strong personal dedication. At the end of the day, their Clients' success is also their own.
Cross-border and cross-sector knowledge combined with a deep understanding of business reasoning makes it possible for them to provide clients with wide-ranging support in their negotiations and business decisions. This also applies to legal advice on company structure, business risk management, negotiation and negotiation tactics, training, crisis and insolvency counseling and corporate finance matters. The early and timely legal advice they provide enables companies to function in a legally secure manner. If conflicts arise, they seek innovative resolution avenues, for example, through ADR and mediation.
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Oliver Boettcher
Partner
Ulf Christiani
Partner
Frank Eckhoff
Partner
Dominik Eickemeier
Partner
Joerg aus der Fuenten
Partner
Verena Hoene, LL.M.
Partner
Ruben A. Hofmann
Partner
Philipp Jansen
Salaried Partner
Stefan Joester, LL.M.
Partner
Paer Johansson
Managing Partner
Alexander Juengst
Partner
Martin Karwatzki, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Lutz Martin Keppeler
Salaried Partner
Thorsten Kuthe
Partner
Isabel Langenbach
Salaried Partner
Andreas Lenz
Partner
Hans-Jochem Lueer, LL.M.
Partner
Wilhelm Moll, LL.M.
Partner
Susanne Christine Monsig (nee Schmitz)
Salaried Partnerin
Andreas Mueller-Wiedenhorn
Partner
Michael Pauli
Partner
Lena Pfeufer
Salaried Partnerin
Vera Randel
Salaried Partner
Martin J. Reufels
Partner
Kai Oliver Runkel
Salaried Partner
Markus Schmuelling
Salaried Partner
Ralf M. Schnaittacher
Partner
Kristina Schneider, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Ruediger Schnug
Partner
Christoph Schork, LL.M.
Partner
Mirko Sickinger, LL.M.
Partner
Oliver von Rosenberg, LL.M.
Partner
Stefan Westerheide, LL.M. oec.
Salaried Partner
Juergen Wolters
Salaried PartnerAssociates

Sophia Bagh-Gantenbrink
Senior Associate
Peter Fries
Associate
Shaira Hena Gallus
Associates
Kerstin Goeck
Senior Associate
Maike Katharina Hinz (nee Schoof)
Associate
Leonie Kaeufer
Associates
Linda Karl
Associate
Joel Kirschberg
Associate
Michael Kömpel
Associate
Ebru Köroglu
Associate
Magdalena Köster
Associate
Svea Kunz
Associate
Anna Elisabeth Schaefer
Associate
Daniel Schaffrin
AssociateOther

Julia Kathrin Degen, LL.M.
Senior Associate
Daniel Gruenewald
Associate
Christoph Katerndahl
Associate
Thorsten Leisbrock
Salaried Partner
Tillmann Peter Ruebben, LL.M.
Associate
Miriam Schaefer
Salaried Partner
Sascha Schewiola
Salaried Partner
Kerstin Deiters, LL.M., EMBA
Salaried Partner
Meike Dresler-Lenz
Senior Associate
Christopher Goertz
Salaried Partner
Tobias Nagel
Salaried Partner
Sven Radke, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Tim Remmel, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Anna Richter, LL.M.
Associate
Bastian Rieck
Senior Associate
Andreas Schmitt
Senior Associate
Andrea Trebeck (nee Kuettler)
Senior Associate
Madeleine Zipperle
Salaried PartnerArticles
Cross-State Review of Websites and Use of Cookies by German Supervisory Authorities
In the summer/autumn of 2020, the supervisory authorities of several German states examined the websites of various media companies, particularly with a view to the use of cookies and the tracking of users for advertising purposes. According to the press releases published by the supervisory authorities involved (see the press release from the State Commissioner for Data Protection of NRW), the supervisory authorities came to the conclusion that the integrated tracking methods and the cookies used often did not meet legal requirements...
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Heuking advises DATAGROUP on acquisition of Hövermann IT
A team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Benedikt Raisch legally advised DATAGROUP SE on the acquisition of Hövermann group, thus expanding its service portfolio with high-quality SAP services. Hövermann has been a certified SAP and Microsoft Gold Partner for many years. Founded in 1999, Hövermann group consists of Hövermann IT-Gruppe GmbH, Hövermann ERP Consulting GmbH, and Hövermann Rechenzentrum UG. Hövermann operates its own data center and has proven expertise in SAP Business One, an SAP ERP solution focused on medium-sized businesses. With a staff of some 55 employees, the company supports SME customers from its headquarters in Ibbenbüren...
Heuking strengthens management level of service units and expands legal operation divisions
Juliane Diefenbach joins as Director of Knowledge Management – Rahel Skau promoted to Director of Legal Tech & Digitalization Juliane Diefenbach started as Director of Knowledge Management effective May 1, 2022. She joined the firm from Dentons, where she had built the Knowledge Management division since 2017, and most recently served as Europe Director of Knowledge. Previously, she had worked at Morrison & Foerster in Business Development and at Hogan Lovells in Knowledge Management. After completing her legal training in Berlin and Cape Town, Juliane Diefenbach had initially practiced as a lawyer in IP and media law...