IT Law & Cyber Security

IT law is rarely just about technology — it is about risk management, contractual architecture, and governance.

New technologies create significant opportunities for businesses: digital business models, new markets, and more efficient processes. At the same time, legal, regulatory, and operational risks are increasing. We advise companies in a pragmatic and strategic manner on the legally compliant design of their digital transformation — from the initial concept to ongoing operations.

How can digitalisation be implemented in a legally sound and commercially effective way? How can cyber risks, data protection, and compliance be managed without slowing innovation?

How We Support You

• Digitalisation and e-commerce

• Outsourcing

• IT and business process outsourcing

• IT forensic reports

  
  

Key Areas of Advice

Digitalisation and E-Commerce

How can digital business models be structured in a legally sound way in both B2B and B2C environments?

Digitalisation is not an end in itself — it is key to competitiveness and growth. We support companies and start-ups in the legal structuring of digital services, platforms, and e-commerce solutions, from concept to go-live.

• Legally compliant design of websites, platforms, and online shops

• Advice on digital services, SaaS models, and platform businesses

• Terms and conditions, terms of use, privacy notices, and cookie concepts

• Compliance in B2B and B2C e-commerce

• Support in launching new online platforms and business models

  
  

Outsourcing

How can outsourcing projects be structured in a legally sound and commercially robust way?

Outsourcing projects are complex — legally, technically, and organisationally. We have advised clients for many years on domestic and cross-border outsourcing projects and understand the interests of both sides: customers and service providers alike.

• Strategic structuring of outsourcing projects

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Risk assessment and compliance setup

• Support during transition and transformation phases

• Interfaces with employment law and data protection

  
  

IT and Business Process Outsourcing

How can complex outsourcing projects be managed across multiple legal disciplines?

IT and business process outsourcing requires a deep understanding of contract law, data protection, employment law, and technical processes. Especially in high-volume or business-critical environments, clear structures are essential.

• Drafting and negotiation of IT and BPO agreements

• Advice on services relating to procurement, logistics, and supply chain optimisation

• Consideration of industry-specific technical requirements

• Coordination with technology and subject-matter experts

• Risk minimisation through clear service descriptions and liability models

  
  

IT Forensic Reports

How can IT security incidents be investigated in a legally sound and actionable way?

Cyberattacks, data misuse, and internal IT incidents can cause significant financial and reputational harm. We support companies in the legal assessment and handling of IT security incidents — particularly where forensic findings become relevant in employment or civil law contexts.

• Legal support in IT forensic investigations

• Assessment of cyberattacks, phishing incidents, and fraud cases

• Support in internal investigations and employment law measures

• Evaluation of the admissibility and usability of forensic findings in proceedings

• Coordination with data protection, employment law, and law enforcement interfaces

  
  

  
  

Our Full-Service Approach

IT law requires careful coordination across multiple interfaces: contract law, data protection, employment law, compliance, and cyber security are closely interconnected. We take these interfaces into account at every stage and, where required, coordinate with trusted partners and technology experts to ensure that projects are implemented in a legally sound, efficient, and future-ready manner.

You benefit from:

• clear and accessible communication

• pragmatic solutions instead of theoretical overengineering

• structured project management with clearly defined responsibilities

• advice focused on growth, risk minimisation, and governance

Contact

Ulrich Baumann - Partner
+49 89 23 23 73 6-16
ulrich.baumann@oikon.law