Daniel Widmann
Managing Senior Associate
Daniel specialises in digitalisation projects, cloud and complex GDPR issues, including online marketing.
Daniel advises national and international companies on their path through digital transformation along the whole journey, from digitizing business processes to implementing new technologies such as cloud or blockchain services.
A particular focus of his work is advising national and international clients on the implementation and enforcement of data protection and data security requirements. This also includes support in dealing with data protection/cyber incidents.
Another focus of his advice is the drafting and implementation of IT contracts (especially in connection with the development, licensing, maintenance and distribution of software-as-a-service solutions), advice in connection with open source software as well as related data protection law issues.
His extensive experience on advising clients on their way through digital transformation gives Daniel an excellent overview of what is required to bring a complex scheme to a successful completion and to operate efficiently.
Daniel's experience
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Advising a leading provider of corporate performance management software (especially for IFRS compliance) and consultancy services on the negotiation of license agreements with commercial customers and framework agreements with banks and insurance companies against the background of EBA requirements for outsourcing contracts in the financial sector.
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising a provider of software and services for the energy and water industry on features of its software required under data protection law, e.g. adequate deletion of data in its ERP system.
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a listed Swedish manufacturer of products for mass separation and heat transfer on an acquisition of a German holding company with multiple international subsidiaries.
- Germany and Sweden
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a full-service communications agency on contracts with clients from the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries on product placements in media and the organisation of events, on influencer contracts and on the development of an influencer "marketplace".
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised Unbound, a London-based investment firm, on an investment (series B financing) in VAHA, a Berlin-based manufacturer of smart digital mirrors for personal trainers, video conferences and live trainings. VAHA plans to use its funding for product development and the expansion of its distribution channels.
- Germany
- Financial Services
Credentials
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2023Certified lawyer for information technology law
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2016Joined Pinsent Masons
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2016Qualified - The Bar - Rechtsanwaltskammer München
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