About Christian Schröder

Christian Schröder is a partner in Orrick’s Düsseldorf office and leads the firm’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group in Europe. He collaborates with team members across the USA, EU, and Asia to support global clients. Christian specialises in data-focused laws, including cybersecurity, privacy compliance, incident response, data licensing, AI, and regulatory investigations. He advises on internal and external data transfers, product launches, and privacy requirements for connected cars. Christian maintains strong relationships with German and EU data protection authorities, effectively defending clients in investigations. Recognised by Chambers as a top practitioner, he is a noted thought leader in privacy law.