Dr. Knut Karnapp

Partner, Attorney

“For me, first and foremost, first-class legal advice also means listening. The legal advice we provide can only ever be as good as our understanding of the client's concerns.” As a lawyer specializing in intellectual property, IT and data protection law, my team and I have been working together with our clients for years according to this premise. In particular, I personally focus on the recording and legally compliant implementation of the intersections of IT law, data protection and IT security. As an external data protection officer and ombudsman, I advise companies of all sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises to listed corporations, on the legally compliant design of processes in the digital environment. Starting July 1, 2026, I will be joining petersenpartners as a partner, bringing my many years of expertise in intellectual property law, IT law and data protection to the firm.