Leonie Schneider advises national and international companies in the digital media and software sector on IT law, including e-commerce and m-commerce.
Her focus lies on digital regulation, platform regulation and consumer laws where she advises clients from big tech companies to start-ups. This also regularly includes game developers and publishers.
Leonie studied law in Muenster and Zaragoza and spent some time in Washington D.C. During her legal traineeship, she also worked for the Senate for computer and IT law of the Higher Regional Court in Cologne.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Digital regulation in Germany and the EU/EEA is as complex as the business models it applies to. I really enjoy being part of this challenge and helping companies and in-house teams to untangle it to find the best practical approach. I also love sharing my knowledge in webinars and presentations.
naturalX Health Ventures
Osborne Clarke has advised naturalX Health Ventures, the venture capital arm of Schwabe Group, on its investment in a Series A funding round in nutritional supplement start-up mybacs, read more.
FUNKE Digital
Osborne Clarke advises FUNKE Digital on the acquisition of Truffls. Read more here.
Allgeier SE
Osborne Clarke advises Allgeier SE on the acquisition of it-novum GmbH, read more
Providence Strategic Growth
Osborne Clarke advises Providence Strategic Growth on investment in Hornetsecurity, read more
Insights
Generative AI-powered chatbots: how to guard your business against consumer protection risks in the UK and the EU
17 February 2024: The Digital Services Act (DSA) is now fully applicable
Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms
European consumer protection watchdogs publish 'dark patterns' statistics
EU proposes new approach to liability for artificial intelligence systems
Is EU consumer law fit for purpose?
EU's Digital Service Act to introduce first express ban on 'dark patterns'
EU gets one step closer to adopting the Digital Services Act
New regulation of digital services expected to come into force for all businesses in late 2023
UK government announces consumer law reform and plans fines of up to 10% of global turnover for breaches
European Commission presents package of European Green Deal proposals
Belgian legislative proposal to provide more transparency on the use of algorithms by the government
Belgium seeks to address concerns about transparency in government use of artificial intelligence.
European Commission proposes new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence
Draft legislation will create a pyramid of risk-based regulation for artificial intelligence in the EU, including heavy fines for non-compliance