Stephan Hendel, LL.M. (Legal Tech)

Attorney Stephen Hendel is on the IT law specialized, with particular emphasis on Data Protection Law (GDPR compliance), IT contract law and the legal framework of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services. With his technical background and more than twenty years of programming experience, he combines legal precision with a deep understanding of the practical implementation of digital solutions.

In addition to his legal work, Stephan Hendel as General Counsel at 321 MED GmbH He currently works for an innovative MedTech company. This operational responsibility in the field of digital healthcare solutions gives him a practical perspective on the legal, organizational, and business challenges facing technology-driven companies and startups in the healthcare and technology sectors.

His advice is aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers who require legal support for complex national and international projects – whether data protection audits, AI compliance (AI governance, AI law), SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) contracts, cloud projects, or cross-border transactions. In this context, he regularly advises clients on-site – in Germany and abroad – especially during workshops, audits and contract negotiations.

Main areas of activity

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IT contracts (software license, SaaS, cloud, and development contracts)

• Legal support for agile software projects and development partnerships

• Data protection compliance according to GDPR, including data processing agreements

• Legal protection in the event of cyber incidents and IT security incidents

• Enforcement and defense of copyright, trademark, and competition law claims in the digital economy

Thanks to his technical and scientific training, lawyer Hendel Even highly complex issues without the need for translation. Clients benefit from advice that seamlessly combines legal excellence with detailed technical expertise – from the initial concept to the litigation.

Another focus of his work is the hitherto barely explored legal area of Laser tattoo removal, for which he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Greifswald. Here, he combines practical consulting with academic depth and contributes to the further development of the legal framework.

Clients particularly value his immediate accessibility, fast response times, and ability to develop clear, economically viable solutions – pragmatic, rigorous, and with an eye for the essentials.

In 2017, he founded the law firm Gabler & Hendel Lawyers to provide excellent and personal legal advice at the highest level.