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IT Law, Data Protection, Contract Drafting & More: Legal Advice for the (Digital) Economy

25 Jahre Rickert Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft

Since 1997, we have been advising companies and organizations on all matters of IT law, e-commerce and data protection law, from the legally compliant design of digital business models to representation in data protection disputes.

We specialize in drafting and reviewing general terms and conditions (GTC) and contracts, assist you with domain law, trademark law and copyright law, and provide experienced support in employment law, particularly in the Bonn, Cologne and Rhein-Sieg region.

Our interdisciplinary team serves startups as well as small and medium-sized enterprises as an outsourced legal department. Larger companies consult us as specialists in IT/IP and data protection.

Many clients also trust us with cross-border GDPR matters, such as the appointment of an external data protection officer or acting as a representative under Article 27 GDPR, even beyond the borders of the European Union.

Business Formation and Startup
You want to start a business or further develop your existing company in a legally secure way? We advise founders, startups and established businesses on choosing the right legal form and structuring their contracts. We also support you with legal expertise on managing director liability, corporate governance and compliance structures. Benefit from our experience in all phases of business development, from the initial idea to expansion.
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Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
We provide hands-on support to companies of all sizes in implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). From data protection audits to drafting records and policies, and acting as external data protection officers, we ensure the legal compliance of your data processing activities. We also offer reliable guidance on international data transfers, data processing agreements and data breaches. Rely on our certified expertise in data protection law.
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Labour Law
Whether termination, employment contracts or restructuring – we advise you in all matters of individual and collective employment law. Our firm represents both employers and employees in and out of court before all labor courts in the Bonn, Cologne and Rhein-Sieg region, backed by many years of litigation experience. We draft works agreements, social compensation plans and managing director employment contracts, and also support you in matters of employee data protection.
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Domain Law
We provide comprehensive representation for rights holders and domain owners in domain disputes and contract matters, and advise on domain selection. Thanks to our close ties to the domain industry and our experience with procedures such as UDRP and URS, we are often able to resolve conflicts quickly and out of court. We are also well-versed in international registry procedures and protect your trademark rights online. From registration to the enforcement of your claims, we support you every step of the way.
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Trademark Law, Copyright & Intellectual Property
We protect your intellectual property, from copyright and trademarks to designs. Our services cover the registration and defense of your rights as well as the enforcement of claims in case of infringement. Drafting legally sound license agreements is also part of our practice. In this way, we safeguard your creative and business identity with lasting effect – legally sound and strategically thought through.
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IT Law & E‑Commerce
We provide legally sound, clear and solution-oriented advice on IT contracts, software projects, service level agreements and EVB-IT. In distressed IT projects, we focus on de-escalation and economically viable solutions. In e-commerce, we ensure that your terms and conditions, legal notice and privacy policies comply with applicable laws. We review your webshops, platforms and digital business models for e-commerce compliance and keep you up to date.
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Terms and Conditions & Contract Law
We draft, review and negotiate your contracts – individually tailored, legally sound and easy to understand. Whether general terms and conditions for your online shop or complex project agreements in the B2B sector, we ensure reliable provisions and legally robust contracts. We also support you in international contract negotiations and enforcement. Avoid risks from the outset with clear and well-structured agreements.
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Client Testimonials

Thank you for the great support over all these years. Keep on grilling and continue helping us succeed.
Hans-Juergen Herr
Hans-Juergen HerrPresident Emeritus and EVP Growth Projects EMEA | Weber-Stephen Products (EMEA) GmbH | www.weber.com
For many years, we have not only benefited from consistently highly professional legal support, but have also enjoyed a very pleasant and friendly exchange with the entire team throughout.
Heinz Seidl
Heinz SeidlGeneral Manager | Ultradent | www.ultradent.de
Thank you for your great support! Especially in the early days of Sastrify, your quick and competent assistance was extremely helpful.
Sven Lackinger
Sven LackingerCo-Founder | Sastrify | www.sastrify.com
Especially in matters of domain and trademark law, but also in other areas of business and digital law, Rickert has become an indispensable partner for us over the years: pragmatic, straightforward and business-minded.
Tim Schumacher
Tim SchumacherFounder | SaaS.group | www.saas.group
Rickert Law, a leading firm in data protection and technology law, has been a reliable partner for more than half the lifetime of Tucows.
Reg Levy
Reg LevyHead of Compliance | Tucows | tucows.com
The Rickert team has supported ecodemy from the very beginning, and we feel exceptionally well advised. Reliable communication meets extensive legal expertise.
Dominik Grimm
Dominik GrimmExecutive Management & Institute Leadership | ecodemy – Academy for Plant-Based Nutrition | ecodemy.de
Thomas Rickert has been actively involved in our committee work for over 20 years, and we continue to benefit from his outstanding skills as a speaker and moderator in both German and English.
Harald Summa
Harald SummaExecutive Manager | eco Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. | eco.de
For many years, we have benefited from comprehensive legal advice at Rickert, delivered pragmatically, competently and always in our best interests as clients. This is what sets Rickert and their colleagues apart.
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i22 Digitalagentur GmbH | www.i22.de
Rickert Law has been advising us in employment law for over 10 years and has supported us with excellent guidance throughout our various stages of development, from startup to our current company size.
Ulrich Scherbel
Ulrich ScherbelCEO | AMSilk GmbH | www.amsilk.com
In addition to the high level of professionalism, we particularly value the excellent personal and human collaboration. I can truly say that it is always a pleasure to work with you and your team to find solutions for the brand as equals.
Jan Roman Redeker
Jan Roman RedekerHead of Marketing | Weber-Stephen Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz | www.weber-grills.com
From the simple to the complex, from the general to the specific, the firm has supported us with competence, pragmatism and, above all, success since our founding.
Oliver Elste
Oliver ElsteFounder & CEO | Smart-NIC GmbH | smart-nic.services
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