Regulation & Disputes / Germany & European Union
Unauthorised access, data theft and digital fraud call for coordinated technical and legal action. We advise businesses on preserving evidence and protecting their rights alongside incident response.
Where we can help
Evidence before conclusions
Logs, messages, access records and system images can help establish what happened. Collection should be lawful and coordinated with forensic specialists, particularly where employee or third-party data is involved.
Parallel legal routes
A criminal complaint, a civil injunction and a regulatory notification serve different purposes. We assess the available options and avoid assuming that one procedure suspends the deadlines in another.
Recovery and prevention
Contractual claims, confidentiality protections, access changes and supplier cooperation may support recovery. Communications should remain accurate while facts are still developing.
From assessment to implementation
We establish the relevant role and legal framework, review the product and contractual documentation, and identify the decisions needed before launch or the next procedural step. The engagement can include a written assessment, revised agreements and support in negotiations or proceedings.
Four practical examples
Illustrative scenarios, not reports of client mandates. The appropriate response depends on the facts and applicable law.
Stolen credentials
A business identifies unauthorised account access. We help preserve the chronology and assess legal response options.
Source-code theft
Confidential code appears outside the organisation. We review rights, secrecy measures and possible urgent claims.
Payment diversion
Fraudulent emails change bank instructions. We assess records, contractual responsibility and reporting options.
Insider suspicion
An employer suspects data extraction. We assess proportionate evidence collection and coordination with employment advice.
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: German Criminal Code. Content reviewed: 12 November 2026.