INTRODUCTION Contributed by: Christian Schröder and Odey Hardan, Orrick
Orrick is a global law firm dedicated to serv - ing the technology and innovation, energy and infrastructure, finance, and life sciences and healthtech sectors. With more than 1,100 law - yers across 25+ markets worldwide, Orrick provides forward-looking, pragmatic advice on transactions, litigation, and compliance mat - ters. As one of the world’s leading tech law firms, cybersecurity and privacy are central to Orrick’s practice. The firm has 15 cybersecurity and privacy-focused partners and over 50 spe - cialised lawyers, making it one of the strongest
data protection practices in the market, recog - nised by Chambers Global, US, and Europe. Or - rick helps clients navigate the complex cyber - security and privacy legal landscape, managing global compliance matters, cyber incidents, litigation, and regulatory investigations. They maximise data value, address global privacy re - quirements, and reduce security risks. Whether clients are managing compliance challenges, li - censing data, or acquiring new companies, Or - rick offers forward-thinking solutions to address data challenges.
Contributing Editor
Co-Author
Christian Schröder is a partner in Orrick’s Düsseldorf office and leads the firm’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group in Europe. He collaborates with team members across the USA,
Odey Hardan is an associate in Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group. He provides comprehensive advice on data law and EU digital law, offering strategic guidance to clients and representing them before regulatory authorities and in court proceedings. Prior to joining Orrick, Odey served as a research assistant focusing on European law, authoring several academic papers. During his doctoral studies, he specialised in European, international, and data protection law.
EU, and Asia to support global clients. Christian specialises in data-focused laws, including cybersecurity, privacy compliance, incident response, data licensing, AI, and regulatory investigations. He advises on internal and external data transfers, product launches, and privacy requirements for connected cars. Christian maintains strong relationships with German and EU data protection authorities, effectively defending clients in investigations. Recognised by Chambers as a top practitioner, he is a noted thought leader in privacy law.
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