Who’s Who Legal Data 2020: Eight SKW Schwarz consultants among the recommended lawyers in Germany

The English-language publication Who’s Who Legal recommends a total of eight SKW-Schwarz consultants in the five areas of Information Technology, Privacy & Protection Security, Privacy & Protection, Security and Telecoms & Media in its recently published Data edition. In the areas of Privacy & Protection Security and Telecoms & Media we are even among the law firms with the most listings.

In Information Technology, Stefan Schicker, Matthias Nordmann, Andreas Peschel-Mehner, Matthias Orthwein and Mathias Schwarz are recommended.

The publisher comments on individual recommendations as follows:

“Stefan Schicker is praised as ‘very reliable and pragmatic’. Sources enthusiastically report that he ‘knows what the client needs’ in sophisticated technology projects and regulatory requirements.”

“Matthias Nordmann excels in his work on IT transactions, and is particularly well noted for his understanding of the intersection between IT and IP rights.”

“Andreas Peschel-Mehner focuses his esteemed practice on supporting clients in developing IT projects. His work has an emphasis on the entertainment and media sectors.”

“Matthias Orthwein has extensive experience acting in IT matters, ranging from software contracting to major outsourcing projects.”

In the area of Privacy & Protection Security, Stefan Schicker and Matthias Nordmann are mentioned as recommended lawyers.

The publisher justifies the recommendation as follows:

“Stefan Schicker possesses significant experience in data law, which spans a range of matters including advising clients on their technology projects and regulatory compliance.”

“Matthias Nordmann is a trusted adviser on sophisticated data security matters for clients who include major corporations in the Swiss and international markets.”

In the area Telecoms & Media Matthias Nordmann, Stefan Schicker, Mathias Schwarz and Martin Diesbach as well as Andreas Peschel-Mehner and Konstantin Wegner are recommended.

The publisher comments on individual recommendations as follows:

“Matthias Nordmann enjoys a strong international reputation for his outstanding work on corporate mergers and acquisitions. He is a ‘reliable and pragmatic figure who knows exactly what clients need’.”

“The ‘phenomenal’ Stefan Schicker is highlighted for vast knowledge of intellectual property rights which he applies to the strategic advice he provides to clients in the telecoms and media sector.”

“Mathias Schwarz is a seasoned and revered practitioner who represents broadcasting companies, film and TV producers, and individuals within the German media industry on licensing, financing and copyright matters.”

“Martin Diesbach is an “outstanding lawyer” who excels in advising German and international media companies on the development, production and financing of projects.”

In the area of Privacy & Protection, Matthias Nordmann, Andreas Peschel-Mehner, Stefan Schicker, Mathias Schwarz and Martin Schweinoch are named as recommended lawyers.

In the area of Security Matthias Nordmann, Stefan Schicker and Mathias Schwarz are recommended.

Who’s Who Legal lists lawyers in over 35 practice areas from more than 160 countries. During the research process, more than 50,000 experts are contacted who have previously been recommended for their work in their respective fields. They are invited to provide recommendations and feedback on the people with whom they have worked closely in recent years. The assessments are complemented by interviews with people in the legal profession, including lawyers, in-house counsel, arbitrators, judges, advisory experts and academics.