Lars Lensdorf

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About
Lars Lensdorf is a partner in the Frankfurt office. He focuses on IT law, outsourcing, cloud-services, digitalization/ industry 4.0, IT related bank regulatory matters, IT-compliance, incl. cybersecurity and data protection.

Furthermore, Lars is also focused on interfaces to other practice areas to the extent that IT related matters are affected, e. g. regulatory requirements for banking and financial services as well as public procurement law.
Areas of Expertise

Corporate

Technology and IP Transactions

Outsourcing

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Government Contracts

Advertising and Consumer Protection Investigations

International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment Regulation

Technology and Communications Regulation

Aerospace, Defense, and National Security

Energy

Technology

Financial Services

Entertainment and Media
Practices and Industries
Representative Matters
- Advise German Railway and Transportation company regarding the procurement of data center and cloud services.
- Advise major German energy providers regarding the procurement of workplace and data center services.
- Advise automotive supplier on the sale of a business unit (joint venture) to German engineering company.
- Advise major German energy provider regarding the procurement of IT-infrastructure services.
- Advise several banks and financial institutions on IT related regulatory requirements.
Areas of Expertise

Corporate

Technology and IP Transactions

Outsourcing

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Government Contracts

Advertising and Consumer Protection Investigations

International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment Regulation

Technology and Communications Regulation

Aerospace, Defense, and National Security

Energy

Technology

Financial Services

Entertainment and Media

Credentials

Education	University of Constance, Ph.D., 1997 University of Constance, 1993 Law degree
Bar Admissions	Germany
Languages	English German
Accolades	Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers in Germany, "Lawyer of the Year" for IT law (2019, 2022); recognized lawyer for IT law, Intellectual Property, Telecommunications law (2017-2025), Outsourcing and Media and copyright law (2021-2025) Legal 500 Germany, "Leading lawyer" for IT Transactions and Outsourcing (2017-2025) and recommended for IT & Digitalization as well as Data Protection (2020-2024) Chambers Europe/Germany, Recommended lawyer for TMT: Information Technology (2015-2025), best known for negotiating IT services contracts and also advises on data protection and regulatory aspects Legal 500 EMEA, IT Transactions and Outsourcing (2023-2024) Wirtschaftswoche, "Top IT Lawyer in Germany" (2019-2020, 2023) Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) (Thought Leader, Global Leader, National Leader), Information Technology, Data, Data Privacy and Protection (2018-2024); Germany Data (2023-24); Data Security, Telecoms & Media (2024) Juve, Information Technology and Outsourcing-Deals (2017-2024)
Memberships and Affiliations	Member of the DGRI (German Association for Law and Informatics) Chairman of the working group “outsourcing” of the DGRI (German Association for Law and Informatics) Member of the working group Information Technology at Deutscher Anwaltverein (German Bar Association)

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Dr. Lars Lensdorf

Lars Lensdorf is a partner in the Frankfurt office. He focuses on IT law, outsourcing, cloud-services, digitalization/ industry 4.0, IT related bank regulatory matters, IT-compliance, incl. cybersecurity and data protection.

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