Stefan C. Schicker, LL.M. (Nottingham Trent)
Partner (Of Counsel)
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Innovation is not a coincidence – it is a decision.
Legal expertise – digitally sophisticated
Stefan Schicker has been advising clients at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation for over 20 years. As an experienced and award-winning lawyer specializing in IT and IP law, he assists national and international companies in the legally compliant design of digital business models – from the design of complex internet platforms to the protection of intellectual property.
One of Stefan Schicker's special areas of expertise is the legal structuring of corporate influencer initiatives: with specially developed workshops, he supports companies in setting up corporate LinkedIn communication in a legally compliant and effective manner – in accordance with copyright, personality rights, competition law, etc. – More information.
Legal tech & law firm development – with leadership experience
In parallel to his legal practice, Stefan Schicker is one of the most prominent legal tech experts in the German-speaking world. As former COO and CEO of SKW Schwarz, he played a key role in shaping the digital transformation of the law firm – from strategy to operational implementation.
Today, he supports law firms and legal departments in establishing and expanding modern structures:
- Development and introduction of AI-supported tools
- Establishing internal teams of experts and training concepts
- Change processes for the sustainable anchoring of digital working methods
- Organization of law firms as companies
Stefan Schicker brings a unique combination of legal depth, technological experience, and operational law firm management to the table – recognized, among other things, as one of the “Top 3 Legal Leaders of the Year” (Best of Legal Awards).
For companies and law firms that don't want to wait for the future
Whether companies with digital business models or law firms undergoing change: Stefan Schicker combines legal certainty with entrepreneurial foresight – and makes complex transformations understandable, feasible, and effective – More information.
- Studies: Augsburg
- Studies: LLM in IP Litigation, Nottingham Trent University
- Solicitor England & Wales
Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers: Germany's best lawyers 2025
Recommended lawyer in the category "IT-Law"
Recommended lawyer in the category "Intellectual Property"
Lexology Index Germany 2025
world’s leading practitioner in the category Data
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award (2020-2021)
Complex Technology Projects
Lawyer of the Year in Germany
WirtschaftsWoche: Top law firms 2019
Among the 50 most renowned lawyers for IT law in Germany
Kanzleimonitor 2018/2019
Recommended lawyer in the category “IT Law”
WWL: Germany – Data – Data Privacy & Protection 2024
Global Elite Thought Leader
WWL: Germany Telecoms, Media & Entertainment– Telecoms & Media 2024
Global Elite Thought Leader
WWL: Germany – Data – Data Privacy & Protection (2022-2024)
Thought Leader
WWL: Germany – Data – Data Security (2022-2024)
Thought Leader
WWL: Germany – Data – Information Technology (2022-2024)
Thought Leader
WWL: Germany – Data – Telecoms & Media 2024
Thought Leader
WWL: Germany – Data – Data Privacy & Protection (2022-2024)
Recommended lawyer
WWL: Germany – Data – Data Security (2022-2024)
Recommended lawyer
WWL: Germany – Data – Information Technology (2020-2024)
Recommended lawyer
WWL: Germany – Telecoms, Media & Entertainment – Telecoms & Media (2017-2018)
Recommended lawyer
“Stefan Schicker is praised as ‘very reliable and pragmatic’. Sources enthusiastically report that he ‘knows what the client needs’ in sophisticated technology projects and regulatory requirements.”
“Stefan Schicker possesses significant experience in data law, which spans a range of matters including advising clients on their technology projects and regulatory compliance.”
“The ‘phenomenal’ Stefan Schicker is highlighted for vast knowledge of intellectual property rights which he applies to the strategic advice he provides to clients in the telecoms and media sector.”
“Comes highly recommended for his strategic mind and his prowess in digital matters. His experience of drafting key legislation on these issues makes him sought after by clients.”
“A giant in the technology sector who receives countless recommendations for his far-reaching expertise.”
“An esteemed practitioner who draws praise for his astute commercial mind and broad project experience.”
“Stefan Schicker is ‘highly recommended’ by market sources for his first-rate IT practice, where he offers technical knowledge on compliance and software issues.” (2020)
“‘a superb lawyer’ and is described by respondents as highly knowledgeable in technology law and matters of digital business transformation.”
Recommended expert in the category “Technology, Media & Telecommunications” (2017)
“exceptional”
JUVE Handbook: German Commercial Law Firms (2017-2018)
Frequently recommended lawyer in “Media, Technology and Communications: Information Technology Contracts/Litigation”
Quote by a client: “excellent advice”
Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers: Germany's best lawyers (2017-2024)
Recommended lawyer in the category “IT Law” (2018-2024)
Recommended lawyer in the category “Intellectual Property” (2017-2024)
“Stefan C. Schicker”
Stefan C. Schicker is Chairman of the Board of the Legal Tech Association Germany.
Stefan Schicker is the founder and CEO of Inspiring Pioneers GmbH. Together with his team, he supports law firms and legal departments in thinking more entrepreneurially, driving digitalization forward, and meaningfully integrating artificial intelligence into their everyday work – More information.
He is a lecturer at the University of Regensburg for
- LLM Legal Tech
LLB Digital Law
