Technology Lawyers | Helping technology leaders thrive

Pioneers in technology law, partnering with today’s tech trailblazers

You anticipate changes and seize opportunities. We bring relationships, experience, and insight to help technology leaders thrive.

From garage to global

You can call on our top-ranked team to advise throughout your entire business lifecycle. We meet you where you are, from garage to global. We understand the technology you own and use. And we’re where you need us to be – in the world’s largest tech hubs. We spot opportunities, track best practices and regulatory trends, and help you succeed.

Our 600-lawyer tech group handles corporate transactions ranging from emerging growth and venture capital to M&A, private equity and capital markets. We advise on IP issues including technology transfers, inbound and outbound licensing and distribution, outsourcing, privacy and government contracts.

We work on fintech and blockchain counseling on NFTs, cryptocurrency and digital payments, and litigation, including IP and regulatory. We know the players framing new regulations for AI, cryptocurrency, IoT and wireless devices, autonomous vehicles, and data privacy and management. Our relationships with lawmakers, combined with our experience, help us predict and prevent risks and uncover opportunities.

“Their services are far-reaching, and I have found them to be knowledgeable when it comes to a huge range of client transactions ... extraordinarily helpful in navigating complex client-oriented issues and problem solving.”

Chambers Global

In addition, our team helps ensure your innovations and products are protected and profitable using global risk mitigation strategies in intellectual property, consumer class action, and other technology disputes. Our lawyers are experienced technology trial lawyers with an exceptional win rate. We know the laws, courts, and jurisdictions where most technology disputes occur, and can explain complex technologies to judges and juries to increase the probability of success in any case. We are known for our ability to manage high-risk cases across multiple venues in the US and worldwide for the world’s leading technology companies.

We can also guide you on evolving best practices for sustainability and environmental, social, and governance issues when considering new ventures, such as alternative supply chains and payment ecosystems. And we can help you report your ESG milestones in your corporate and social responsibility reports.

For decades, clients have trusted us for technology matters. We’re a pioneer in the field, launching in the heart of Silicon Valley more than 50 years ago with our predecessor firm, Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP, one of the original Silicon Valley law firms.

In Germany

Who is liable for damages caused by the use of artificial intelligence? How is robotics and remote surgery regulated in the operating theatre? What possibilities and legal necessities should be considered in the formulation of a resilient global IT and cybersecurity strategy?

Technology has long since encompassed much more than just IT law. Legal issues related to technological aspects arise in all industries and in every area of law, and they are extremely diverse and fast-moving. Particularly in the development of new technologies, the legal situation and regulatory framework are often unclear and usually far from harmonised internationally. It is therefore necessary to think beyond current legal practice, to anticipate trends and developments and to ask the right questions in order to provide you and your ideas with the best possible protection. This is precisely where our strength lies. In Germany as well as globally.

We combine first-class legal expertise with a deep understanding of the industry-specific topics and issues that you face. From intellectual property protection, digital optimisation of business processes or legally compliant design and protection of digital distribution channels and platforms, to legal management of large IT projects and procurement processes, we have you covered. Protecting your business ideas and innovations, your brand and product identity, as well as your (data) security and setting them up in a resilient manner is at the core of our work.
In order to act in a holistic and anticipatory manner, we involve colleagues from other legal fields or drawn from our comprehensive global network in our work at an early stage, coordinated centrally for you out of Germany.

Our clients include national and international companies of all sizes and from all sectors. We are the point of contact for international conglomerates, family-run medium-sized businesses or innovative start-ups in the manufacturing and consumer goods sector as well as in the technology, media & entertainment and financial services sectors.
We make your concern our priority and protect your technological developments and innovative ideas from today's and tomorrow's challenges.

Our key areas of advice:

Cloud services
Internet of Things (IoT)
Blockchain and Digital Assets
Data protection and cybersecurity
Digital transformation projects
Innovative business models (e.g. AI and data driven business models)
IP and IT litigation
IT and outsourcing projects (agile and non-agile)
IT compliance projects
Open source software and software compliance
Production agreements and licensing
Technology procurement and software licensing
Technology transactions

Experience

To find out how we have delivered for our clients, visit our Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Digital Assets, Internet of Things, Proptech and Telecoms pages.

Awards and recognition

Rankings and awards for our Technology team

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Chambers Global, Band 1 in TMT Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Chambers USA, Band 1 in Technology (International and Cross Border) Nationwide
Chambers USA, Band 1 in in Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded Nationwide
Chambers USA, Band 2 in Technology Nationwide
Chambers USA, Band 2 Privacy & Data Security: The Elite Nationwide
Chambers USA, Band 2 in IP: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets Nationwide
Chambers USA, Band 2 in International Trade: Intellectual Property