Diana Elena Zafred, LL.M. Diana Elena Zafred joined the law firm Nikol & Goetz in October 2024. She is admitted to the bar in Romania (“Avocat”) and a member of the Bar Association Freiburg (Germany) and the Bar Association Sibiu (Romania). Diana advises the clients of the firm on German, Romanian and European data protection

Marcel Kuehlert, LL.M. Marcel Kuehlert joined the law firm Nikol & Goetz as an Associate in January 2024. He advises the clients of the firm on all data protection related matters. Prior to joining Nikol & Goetz, Marcel studied law at the Leibniz University in Hanover. This is also where he completed his Master of

Focus Areas Compliance Implementing GDPR and EU Data Act requirements Contracts Drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection, data sharing, and data use related contracts International Providing guidance on strategies for transferring personal data internationally Transactions Advising on data protection aspects of corporate transactions Automotive Advising on automotive specific data protection and data law matters Sports

Focus Areas Compliance Implementing GDPR requirements Marketing, Social Media and Internet Advising on questions in the context of direct marketing, online marketing and use of social networks Data Analysis / Big Data / AI Providing guidance in the context of complex data processing activities Disputes Protecting and enforcing rights before relevant authorities Data Protection Officer