Specialisms
Digital Business
Languages
English, German
Konstantin is a Partner in the Cologne office of Osborne Clarke. He advises businesses on all matters of IT law and technology-related transactions.
Konstantin is regularly involved in drafting and negotiation of complex IT project contracts and Application Service Providing (ASP) schemes as well as software licensing and distribution contracts. He specializes in the legal handling of IT system implementation (i.e. SAP). Finally, he advises in e- and m-commerce as well as data protection law.
One main focus of his activities is on the comprehensive legal advice to national and international companies in the interactive entertainment industry. The 2008/2009 edition of the renowned German JUVE law firm handbook refers to him as a "leading name in the Games sector". Konstantin regularly acts for listed video and computer games publishers as well as numerous development studios. His advice in matters of development, production and exploitation of game productions lets his clients profit from his comprehensive industry know-how.
Konstantin joined Osborne Clarke in 2001. He was seconded to our London office for several months and has also worked with the legal department of a major publisher of database solutions. He regularly publishes articles on legal issues related to IT law and the computer games industry.