Regulation & Disputes / Germany & European Union
Public bodies need a legal basis for digital decisions as well as secure and usable technology. We advise on public-sector AI, automated administration, digital public services and the interfaces with procurement and private suppliers.
Where we can help
Authority and fundamental rights
A system’s technical capability does not establish legal authority to use it. We examine the relevant statutory basis, discretion, equal treatment, reasons for decisions and effective human supervision.
Data and accountability
Public-sector deployments require attention to purpose limitation, access, retention and sensitive data. An AI assessment may need to be coordinated with a data protection impact assessment and sector-specific governance.
Procedures and challenge
We assess how affected people can understand and challenge decisions, how evidence is retained and how a supplier must assist. Administrative objections and court proceedings depend on the applicable federal or state regime.
From assessment to implementation
Work can include a deployment assessment, governance and documentation requirements, procurement clauses or advice in an administrative dispute. We distinguish current duties from future high-risk AI obligations under the amended timetable.
Four practical examples
Illustrative scenarios, not reports of client mandates. The appropriate response depends on the facts and applicable law.
Automated benefit decision
An authority proposes fully automated refusals. We assess statutory authorisation, decision safeguards and the route to challenge.
Public-service chatbot
A municipality provides guidance through an AI assistant. We address transparency, inaccurate advice, data handling and escalation to staff.
School analytics
A public institution wants to predict student performance. We examine educational law, sensitive data, discrimination risks and AI classification.
Supplier refuses explanation
A vendor claims its model is confidential. We negotiate documentation and audit provisions compatible with administrative accountability and legitimate secrets.
What to send us
Please describe the product or dispute, the countries involved, your role and any deadline. Relevant contracts, technical documentation, correspondence and a short chronology help us identify the next steps. Agree a secure transfer channel before sending sensitive records.
Discuss your next step
We can define the scope of a review, identify urgent measures and agree the work and fees before proceeding. A website enquiry alone does not establish a mandate.
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Legal framework and further reading: European Commission: AI Act implementation. Content reviewed: 12 November 2026.