Steffen is a Principal Associate in the Commercial Advisory practice at our Munich office, renowned for his extensive experience in advising Technology sector clients on strategic projects and complex transactions.
He is recognised for his authoritative expertise in IT law, including both contractual and regulatory aspects, serving as a trusted advisor to leading technology companies on matters of strategic importance.
Key Expertise
- IT law: Comprehensive legal counsel on regulatory, contractual, and compliance issues affecting IT companies
- Large-scale deal negotiation: Proven track record in negotiating major agreements for IT sector clients, including cross-border transactions, outsourcing deals and technology partnerships
- Media Law: Steffen provides comprehensive advice to international technology companies in the area of digital marketing and assists them with the legally compliant implementation of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns. His expertise includes the legal review and drafting of online advertising formats, social media campaigns, and data-driven marketing initiatives. The advisory services also cover compliance with media law requirements as well as advertising and competition law.
- Strategic advisory: Guidance on the establishment, expansion, and optimisation of digital business models, including regulatory aspects, in particular in the area of German and EU Consumer Protection Law.
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- Steffen has advised a broad spectrum of technology companies, from established multinationals to high-growth start-ups, facilitating their market entry, digital transformation, and strategic growth in Germany and internationally
- He is highly skilled in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex IT agreements, including software development and licensing, technology transfer, cloud services, outsourcing and joint ventures
- His expertise extends to representing IT clients in both out-of-court settlements and contentious proceedings, particularly in matters involving interim legal protection and high-stakes commercial disputes. Steffen also has an outstanding reputation for advising on the regulatory environment for digital business models, particularly in the e-commerce sector
- Steffen lectured in civil and public law at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, where he also contributed as a corrector of written exams
- His academic background underpins his analytical precision and commitment to legal excellence in practice
- Steffen is co-author of the authoritative reference work, “Law for Start-Ups”, published by C.H. Beck, to which he contributed the chapters on digital business models