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Simone Rieken LL.M. (London)

Partner
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern

Biography

Simone Rieken is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Frankfurt office and a member of the Information Technology Practice Group. Simone advises on all aspects of IT and data protection law, including IT contracts, the processing of personal data, other data related laws, the use of artificial intelligence and e-commerce. Prior to joining the Firm, she worked for a large German corporate law firm, also focusing on IT and data protection law. She was seconded to a major management consulting, technology and outsourcing services provider.

Practice Focus

Simone focuses her practice on advice in connection with IT outsourcing and IT transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of complex IT contracts. She also frequently advises on IT-related tenders at the interface with public procurement law. Another focus of her practice is on the analysis of IT and data driven business models and compliance with new IT and data related laws and regulations.

Representative Legal Matters

  • Advised companies from various industries on the application of the EU Data Act to their products and services and the implementation of the new regulatory requirements in their offerings and contract templates.
  • Advised a global IT services provider in connection with public tenders, including under the new EVB IT Cloud.
  • Advised a cloud provider on complex data protection law issues when providing cloud services in regulated industries.
  • Advised a software provider on the conclusion of a strategically important outsourcing agreement with a German asset manager.
  • Advised the prime contractor of a telecommunication services provider in a landmark project involving new technology.
  • Advised a wholesale company on the group-internal restructuring of IT services and the conclusion of a complex outsourcing agreement with a strategic partner.
  • Advised a company on a complex intra-group contractual framework for the procurement of IT services.
  • Advised in connection with RfPs for IT projects outsourcing, and agile software developments.
  • Advised various companies on data protection law and contractual questions in connection with customer loyalty programs.
  • Advised on data protection concerning the implementation of a data management platform and related website tracking and profiling.
  • Advised concerning direct marketing campaigns pursuant to data protection and unfair competition law, including the drafting of related consents.
  • Advised with regard to mobile applications and online shops pursuant to data protection and e-commerce law.
  • Advised globally operating clients from various industries on the implementation of the GDPR, including the drafting of notices, contracts and declarations of consent.

Professional Honors

  • Rising star in information technology: IT transactions and outsourcing, Legal 500 Europe 2021-2024
  • Ones to Watch (Anwälte der Zukunft) for Data Protection and IT Law, Best Lawyers, Handelsblatt, 2022-2024

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Recht & Informatik e.V. (DGRI) - Member
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) - Member

Admissions

  • Germany (2014)

Education

  • Higher Regional Court of Hamburg (Assessor Exam) (2013)
  • Queen Mary, University of London (LL.M.) (2011)
  • University of Trier (Referendar Exam) (2010)

Languages

  • English
  • German

Publications & Presentations

Publications

  • Author, "Employee Monitoring (Germany)," in Legal Solutions – Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2024

  • Co-author (with John McGovern and Marilyn Acquah), “The new EU regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (“Data Act”)”, ConnectOnTech, March 2024

  • Co-author (with Lukas Feiler, et al.), "Whistleblowing & Internal Investigations - Praxiskommentar zur Whistleblowing-Richtlinie," LexisNexis ARD ORAC, September 2021

  • Co-author (with Magalie Dansac Le Clerc, et al.), "Consideration for EU Service Providers Supporting EU and Non-EU Customers," ConnectOnTech, June 2021

  • Co-author (with Brian Hengesbaugh, et al.), "The New European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses: What you need to know," ConnectOnTech, June 2021

  • Co-author (with Lukas Feiler, et al.) Handbook "Hinweisgebersysteme - Implementierung in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz," 2nd edition by Nic Behr, Felix Ruhmannseder and Georg Krakow, Müller C.F. Wirtschaftsrecht series, June 2021 

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Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.