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Dr. Nicolai Wiegand, LL.M. (NYU)
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Nicolai specialises in the fields of IT/e-commerce and data protection. His advice covers all aspects of IT and data protection, including the design of software/technology licensing agreements, advice on outsourcing projects, the implementation of group-wide GDPR implementation projects, international data transfers, conceptual design and implementation of digitisation projects including data protection aspects, comprehensive support in technology and IP transactions as well as representation in and out of court regarding unsuccessful IT projects and representation in relation to the data protection authorities. Furthermore, he advises on all problems arising from e-commerce.

 

His clients include in particular national and international IT companies, but also companies from other industries, which he advises on the above-mentioned matters. Nicolai regularly publishes specialist articles, is co-author of various publications and is a member of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Recht und Informatik (DGRI, German Association of Law and Informatics) and of BITKOM’s data protection working group.

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Over the past 10 years, we've built a trusted legal team in San Francisco, focused on technology, media and communciation, life sciences and healthcare, real estate, private wealth, and private equity. Supported by colleagues in the UK and Europe, we also offer deep expertise in M&A, international growth, commercial deals, and data privacy.

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Advising Mitel on its transaction to acquire Unify from Atos

We have advised Mitel, a global leader in business communications, on its transaction to acquire Unify, the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) and Communication and Collaboration Services businesses (CCS) of the Atos group.

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Federal Court of Justice expands scope of Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG) – consequences for providers of digital education services

13 October 2025

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