Christoph Ritzer

Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

_{Dr Christoph Ritzer is a partner and technology lawyer based in Frankfurt. He focuses on information technology, outsourcing and data protection law. In particular, he has extensive experience in advising clients on the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the field of information technology, Christoph advises clients on complex, including in relation to cooperation agreements, software licenses and distribution agreements. Christoph also regularly advises on recent technological developments, such as cloud computing, blockchain technology and other issues in the FinTec space. He also advises on e-commerce and IT issues in M&A transactions. Christoph studied law and business at the University of Bayreuth. He then worked as scientific assistant at the University of Wurzburg in EU law, where he also earned his doctorate in law. Prior to joining the firm, Christoph worked for several years in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications department of another leading international law firm in Frankfurt. Christoph is also an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Christoph is fluent in German and English, and is a member of the German Association of Law and Informatics (DGRI).}