Munich
+49 89 540 31-160 +49 89 540 31-560 t.jansen@heuking.de
Languages
German, English
Practice groups/Expertise
Consulting focuses
- IT-Outsourcing Tech-driven transactions
- Telecommunications Law
- Data Protection Law
- Cyber Security
- Export Control
- Compliance
- Information Technology (IT)
- Internet Law
- Open Source Projects
- Life Sciences
- Distribution Law
- Automotive
Vita
- Admitted to the bar since 1996
- Education and former activities
- DLA Piper 2004–2017
- Linklaters London 2002
- Hale and Dorr Boston 2000
- Linklaters Oppenhoff & Rädler 1996–2004
- Promotion Dr. jur. at University Heidelberg 2001
- Legal Traineeship OLG Stuttgart 1991–1994
- Law Studies at University Heidelberg 1986–1991
Affiliations
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (iapp)
- International Technology Association (ITechLaw)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Recht und Informatik e.V. (DGRI)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wehrtechnik (DWT)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Dr. Thomas Jansen's Distinctions
Leaders League 2024
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2024
Best Lawyers 2025
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Legal 500 Germany 2024
Best Lawyers 2024
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2023
Leaders League 2023
Legal 500 Germany 2023
Best Lawyers 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Legal 500 Germany 2022
Leaders League 2021
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2022
Best Lawyers 2022
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2021
Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Legal 500 Germany 2021
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2020
Best Lawyers 2021
Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Legal 500 Germany 2020
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2019
Best Lawyers 2020
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
kanzleimonitor 2018/2019
Legal 500 Germany 2019
Handelsblatt: Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2018
Best Lawyers 2019
Legal 500 EMEA 2018
kanzleimonitor 2017/2018
Legal 500 Germany 2018
Best Lawyers 2018
Legal 500 Germany 2017
JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms 2016/2017
Best Lawyers 2017
Latest news
Publications
2024
Liability of the controller for (sub-)processors – current case law on avoidable liability risks
Update Data Protection No. 194,
together with Andrea Elisabeth Bauer Cybersecurity 2024 - Germany
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Cybersecurity 2024,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M. Ready for Impact? Outlook regarding the soon to come EU Space Law – objectives and expectations
Article, March 14, 2024,
together with Dr. Andreas Lenz2023
Urteil des EuG zur Abgrenzung von pseudonymisierten und anonymisierten Daten
Update Data Protection No. 142
Data Protection & Privacy 2023 - Germany
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Data Protection & Privacy 2023 ,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M. Cybersecurity 2023 - Germany
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Cybersecurity 2023,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M.2022
Cybersecurity 2022 - Germany
Chambers & Partners Cybersecurity Guide 2022,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M. Data Protection & Privacy 2022 - Germany
Chambers & Partners Data Protection & Privacy Guide 2022,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M.2021
Cybersecurity 2021 - Germany
Chambers & Partners Cybersecurity Guide 2021
Data Protection & Privacy 2021 - Germany
Chambers & Partners Data Protection & Privacy Guide 2021
2020
Home Office - a risk for privacy and cyber security? What companies need to do
Update Datenschutz, No. 85
BGH-Vorlage an den EuGH - dürfen Verbraucherschutzverbände Unternehmen wegen eines DSGVO verstoßes verklagen?
Update Datenschutz, No. 77
Robo-Doc und Schwester Alexa - Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen
unternehmensjurist 1/2020
Lectures
2017
Minenfeld Managerhaftung 2.0: Best Practice – So reduzieren Sie die Risiken für Ihr Unternehmen und sein Mitarbeiter
15. EUROFORUM Jahrestagung Recht in der Automobil-Zulieferindustrie, April 5, 2017, Stuttgart
2016
Die EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung
Itsa 2016 – Die IT-Security Messe und Kongress, October 19, 2016, Nürnberg
Der internationale Datentransfer
Hosting & Service Provider Summit 2016, May 13, 2016, Frankfurt
Der internationale Datentransfer
17. EUROFORUM Datenschutzkongress 2016, April 28, 2016, Berlin
Minenfeld Managerhaftung: So sichern Sie sich ab!
14. EUROFORUM Jahrestagung Recht in der Automobil-Zulieferindustrie, March 3, 2016, Stuttgart
Share Economy – Ein Überblick über rechtliche Aspekte der kollaborativen Wirtschaft im Web 2.0
Göttinger Forum IT-Recht, February 11, 2016, Göttingen
2015
Die Cloud bewegt! Rechtliche Aspekte des Cloud Computings
4. Tech Data Kongress, October 15, 2015, Munich
Das Ende von Safe Harbor! Und was nun?
4. Tech Data Kongress, October 15, 2015, Munich
2014
5 Schritte zum erfolgreichen Einsatz von Open-Source-Software in der Supply Chain
Black Duck Customer Webinar, November 25, 2014, München
Internationale Vertragsgestaltung – Mit Strategie zum Erfolg!
WIN Seminar, Maiy 14, 2014, Munich
Die Bedeutung von Open Source Software im Rahmen von M&A-Transaktionen
Black Duck Customer Webinar, April 2, 2014, Munich
Cyber Security Regulation in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
IAPP Global Privacy Summit, March 6, 2014, Washington, DC
2012
How will Privacy Developments in Europe and Asia affect US Companies? Managing Cross-Border Investigations in the Shadow of EU Data Protection Principles
IAPP Global Privacy Summit, March 6, 2012, Washington, DC
IT Law Update
18. Handelsblatt Jahrestagung Strategisches IT-Management, January 23, 2012, Munich
2011
Social Networking im Unternehmen? Ja, aber richtig!
Communication World 2011, October 12, 2011, Munich
Die Haftungsrisiken des CIOs
CIO Academy 2011, July 20, 2011, Bötzingen
Conducting Global Investigations of Potential ITAR Violations: Complying with EU Data Protection Laws
C5 Conference – ITAR-Compliance in Europe, June 16, 2011, Munich
Governance and Compliance for Cloud Services
IT Forum Academy – Training Event Germany 2011, April 4, 2011
2009
Legal IT Compliance - Abtauchen oder Handeln? Ein Themenkomplex zwischen Anspruch und Wirklichkeit
Discuss & discover, October 22, 2009, Munich