Adrian Schneider
Partner, Germany
Adrian Schneider advises both national and international companies on matters of IT law, data protection, cyber security and copyright law, notably in legal matters with a strong technical focus.
Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Adrian worked as a software developer for web, mobile and games for more than ten years. Thus, the focus of his practice is on the legal advice of the development and implementation of innovative IT products which includes cloud infrastructure, smart data, and machine learning. He also has experience with advising insurance companies regarding legal questions of the digital transformation.
Adrian is author of several legal publications. In particular, he is co-founder and author of one of the leading German IT law blogs, active since 2006, and member of the advisory boards of the legal journals “Datenschutz-Berater” (Privacy Advisor) and “Kommunikation & Recht” (Communication & Law).
After finishing his studies in Marburg and Muenster, he completed his legal training in Cologne, Bonn, and London, amongst others at the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Digital transformation requires a holistic view and to consider the commercial, technical, and legal aspects. Due to my background in tech, I understand the impact legal advice can have on digital products whilst acting as a gateway between different stakeholders to solve issues from a legal, commercial, and technical side.
Aleph Alpha
Osborne Clarke has advised the German AI start-up Aleph Alpha on IT and IP law in its successful USD 500 million Series B financing round, read more.
Bechtle AG
Osborne Clarke berät Bechtle AG bei wichtiger KI-Transaktion. Lesen Sie hier mehr.
Appmatics
Osborne Clarke has advised web and app testing provider Appmatics on Hannover Finanz's entry with a minority stake of 40 percent, read more.
FAZ guest article
Anne Leßner and Adrian Schneider report on the new IT security directive "NIS2". Read the article in German in the FAZ here.
Market One Capital and Dutch Founders Fund
Osborne Clarke advises Market One Capital and Dutch Founders Fund on investment in Metycle, read more
Haniel, eCapital and btov
Osborne Clarke advises Haniel, eCapital and btov on due diligence for Series A financing round of 1KOMMA5°, read more
Galileo Global Education Germany
Osborne Clarke advises Galileo on acquisition of AKAD University, read more
instagrid
Osborne Clarke advises battery specialist instagrid on EUR 29 million funding round
FUNKE Mediengruppe
Osborne Clarke berät FUNKE Mediengruppe bei Übernahme von Mehrheit an Musterhaus.net, lesen Sie hier mehr
justETF
Osborne Clarke advises the founders of justETF GmbH on the sale of the company to Scalable Capital GmbH, read more
Onit
Osborne Clarke advises Onit on acquisition of BusyLamp, read more
Allgeier SE
Osborne Clarke advises Allgeier SE on the acquisition of it-novum GmbH, read more
MA Ventures
Osborne Clarke advises MA Ventures on investment in Lykon, read more
METRO Markets
Osborne Clarke berät METRO Markets bei Erwerb von Entwicklungszentrum von Trivago, lesen Sie hier mehr
VR Ventures & Future Industry Ventures
Osborne Clarke advises VR Ventures and Future Industry Ventures on investment in Palturai, read more
Com2uS
Osborne Clarke advises game developer Com2uS on acquisition of OOTP, read more
Providence Strategic Growth
Osborne Clarke advises Providence Strategic Growth on investment in Hornetsecurity, read more
Law Firm of the Year 2019 for IT & Data Protection & Technology
The journal JUVE has twice named the international legal practice Osborne Clarke as the Law Firm of the Year for 2019, read more
BFB Brandenburg Kapital GmbH
Osborne Clarke has advised BFB Brandenburg Kapital GmbH on investment in Cinuru Research, read more
ProSiebenSat.1
Osborne Clarke advises ProSiebenSat.1 on the acquisition of esome, read more
INDUS Holding
Advised INDUS Holding on acquisition of m + p international Mess- und Rechnertechnik, read more
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Insights
Tech, Media and Comms
How is EU cybersecurity law affecting IoT product design?
The EU's strategy on cybersecurity has the potential to be a game changer for product design, business models and distribution...
06/02/2023
Data-driven business models
How to respond to a ransomware attack – an illustrative example
Cyber attacks have become a fact of life. They are a persistent and real risk for any business, with the...
14/06/2022
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Data-driven business models
Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Key findings
This infographic highlights some of the key overall findings and sector figures from our detailed report produced in partnership with...
14/06/2022
Data-driven business models
Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Report
This detailed report, produced in partnership with European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), explores the challenges and opportunities associated with new...
14/06/2022
IT and data
How to calculate a potential fine under GDPR – Draft Guidelines of the EDPB try to shed some light on this crucial question for businesses
On May 12, 2022 the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) has adopted draft guidelines on the calculation of administrative fines...
17/05/2022
