Thomas is passionate about technology and privacy and is a thought-leader when it comes to legally evaluating new technologies. He has been a trusted advisor to clients in the tech, automotive, and entertainment space, but also in more traditional areas, such as the construction industry, for many years. With two decades of experience as a technology, media, and data protection professional, he navigates the ever-changing risk landscape.
Experience
Representative matters
Recognitions
The JUVE Handbook of Law Firms, the most relevant legal directory that provides rankings and reviews of German law firms and lawyers, lists Thomas as a Frequently Recommended Lawyer
Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Germany and Handelsblatt for Information Technology Law, 2009-2025; Media Law, 2016-2025; Technology Law, 2021-2025; and Data Security and Privacy Law, 2023-2025
Credentials
Education
- Regensburg, Germany, 2002, Second State Exam (Bar exam equivalent)
- University of Regensburg, Germany, 2001, Ph.D., Law
- Regensburg, Germany, 1999, First State Exam (J.D. equivalent)
- University of Regensburg, Germany, 1993, Study of Law
- University of Trieste, Italy, 1995, Study of Law
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Germany
Court admissions
- All German Local and District Courts
- All German Higher Regional Courts
Professional affiliations
- Munich Bar Association
- German Society for Law and Computer Science (DGRI)
- Information Technology Work Group of the German Bar Association (DAV IT)