Technology

To succeed in the dynamic and competitive technology sector, it is essential to engage a law firm with in-depth expertise in key areas such as intellectual property, data privacy, technology licensing, and regulatory compliance. Our team offers sophisticated legal solutions tailored to address the complex challenges of technology contracts, patent protection, cybersecurity, and the evolving regulatory landscape, while effectively managing risk and safeguarding your business interests.

We provide comprehensive support in M&A transactions where IT and technology assets are integral, offering expert guidance on the integration, valuation, and optimization of technology-related assets. In addition, we deliver strategic counsel on project management in key areas such as joint ventures, research and development, procurement, and large-scale IT implementations, ensuring alignment with both legal and business objectives.

Our practice extends to regulatory matters across a wide range of technology sectors, including open-source software, Big Data, self-driving vehicles, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI). We also offer in-depth counsel on fintech-related issues, particularly where technology intersects with the banking and finance industries, with a focus on compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and outsourcing guidelines.

We are further equipped to advise clients on privacy, information security, and cybersecurity matters, ensuring adherence to national and international data protection and security regulations. Our team is highly skilled in addressing consumer law issues pertaining to e-commerce and the internet, as well as telecommunications law, offering integrated and tailored solutions for clients navigating the increasingly complex legal framework of the technology sector.

Team

Partner
Andreas Scherdel has extensive experience in advising on project contracts, corporate law, commercial contracts, claims and risk management. His practice focuses on the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. He also has significant knowledge of accounting and tax issues relating to large-scale projects.
Senior Counsel
Petra Kuhn is a registered attorney in France (,,Avocate à la Cour”, Lyon). With over 15 years of experience, she provides legal advice to both corporations on Franco-German business law and private clients in relation to cross-border real estate transactions, wealth and estate planning, including the administration of estates under Franco-German law.
Counsel
Julia Mohamad is an intellectual property lawyer who primarily advises clients in the areas of copyright, trademark law, and IT law. A particular emphasis of her practice is providing legal counsel in the Arab world.
Counsel
Tariere Richards was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2014. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in corporate, commercial, and compliance matters across Africa.
Of Counsel
Dr. Aouni Shahoud Almousa has extensive experience in international commercial arbitration and business law. He advises clients on cross-border transactions, foreign investment, and dispute resolution across the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Syria.
Of Counsel
Marie Badiane-Mbuyu is a French lawyer with extensive experience in project finance and legal matters within the energy and technology sectors. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and energy and is committed to developing innovative solutions to address challenges in energy infrastructure.
Of Counsel
Martin Brown is an English qualified solicitor and has over 25 years’ experience advising on international finance transactions.
Of Counsel
Jan Harder is specialized in international business ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and infrastructure projects with a focus on mobility and project/export finance as well as strategic legal advice and interim management.
Of Counsel
Axel Heck specializes in complex transnational transactions, international private dispute resolution and strategic legal counseling, with a strong focus on the transatlantic and European-Indian market.
Of Counsel
Jakob Kisser is Of-Counsel of Alexander & Partner and managing partner of our UAE partner law firm Strohal Legal Consultants. He has been practicing business law in Austria and the United Arab Emirates for 20 years.