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Richard Falk

Dr Richard Falk LL.M. (King’s College London)

Senior Associate
About

Richard works with German and international clients to ensure the success of their data and technology projects.

He provides strategic legal advice on the digital transformation and data-driven transformation of business models, AI integration, outsourcing, data protection and IT security.

Professional QualificationsRechtsanwalt admitted with the Rechtsanwaltskammer Munich

EXPERIENCE

  • Strategic advice on Data Act product compliance advise for automotive and industrial manufacturers.
  • Negotiating hardware and SaaS contracts for a Connected Industry Joint Venture.
  • Strategic advice on the digital business models of automotive manufacturers.
  • Advising data governance/compliance of data lake projects for chemical and automotive manufacturers.
  • Advising NIS-2 compliance for cloud services providers and press publishers.
  • Advising open source software legal compliance for a Connected Industry provider.
  • Advising legal compliance with the EU Digital Services Act for a blockchain services provider.
  • Negotiating business partnership contracts for international FinTech.
  • Debt and equity capital market transactions in Germany, Europe, and the U.S.

The above list includes matters completed whilst Richard was at his previous employer.

Languages
  • German
  • English
Education
  • King’s College London, LL.M., 2020
  • Universität Leipzig, Dr iur, 2019
  • Kammergericht Berlin, Second State Examination, 2016
  • Universität Leipzig, First State Examination, 2011

Publications

  • 2024 – In the Engine Room of the EU Digital Regulations: Machine Readable Information
  • 2023 Platforms versus Disinformation – New Compliance Obligations under the Digital Services Act
  • 2020 Artificial Intelligence, Responsibility, and European Regulation
  • 2019 Smart Contracts

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper in 2021, Richard worked for a magic-circle law firm in capital markets laws. He also worked inter alia for international law firms in Berlin, London, and Yangon, for the King’s College London, the German Federal Foreign Office and as an instructor for rock climbing. 

Additional Information

  • Pro Bono Work for international Human Rights Organisations.
  • Loves bouldering.

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