The Firm

Personal. Specialized. Technology-driven.

OneZero Legal is a boutique law firm for data protection, AI regulation, and EU digital law. We combine the expertise and experience from international law firms and in-house counsel roles at technology companies with the advantages of a specialized, efficient firm structure — and we build our own legal tech tools that support our advisory work.

We advise clients of all sizes and industries, in German and English. Our standard: strategic, pragmatic legal advice with actionable solutions.

Oliver Schmidt-Prietz
Founder
About

Oliver Schmidt-Prietz

ATTORNEY AT LAW · LL.M. · DPO · AI OFFICER

Having worked across international law firms and senior in-house roles at tech/software companies, I combine deep regulatory expertise with hands-on technical capability. I don't just advise on compliance — I build the tools that make it work more efficiently.

My legal focus is EU Data Protection (GDPR), AI regulation (AI Act), Data and IT law: Strategic advisory for organizations and developing tailored solutions.

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Experience

2023 – Present
Founder, OneZero Legal
Boutique law firm specializing in data protection, AI regulation, and EU digital law. Building proprietary compliance tools.
2021 – Present
Senior Legal Counsel, Technology Sector
Led data protection and digital regulation compliance for connected vehicle platforms, AI governance, and mobile services across automotive, fintech, and SaaS.
2016 – 2021
Senior Associate, International Law Firms
Managed international GDPR compliance projects for multinational corporations at Bird & Bird LLP and KPMG Law. Cross-border data transfers, IoT privacy frameworks, and regulatory strategy across e-commerce, fintech, and healthcare.
2013 – 2015
Legal Clerkship & Second State Exam, Berlin
Legal clerkship at the Berlin Court of Appeal. Qualification as fully licensed attorney (Volljurist) with the Second State Examination.
2013
LL.M., La Trobe University Melbourne
Master of Laws in Global Business Law. Focus on technology regulation and comparative law.

Credentials

Attorney at Law
German Attorney
LL.M. Melbourne
Int'l Business Law
DSB TÜV®
Data Protection Officer
AI Officer
Art. 4 AI Act

Speaking, Teaching & Publications

March 2026UpcomingTalk
German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj)
Vibe Coding: Programmieren nur mit Sprache, der (Syndikus-)Anwalt als App-Entwickler
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February 2026Keynote & Panel
GOTEC Goslar — Center for Digital Technologies (DIGIT), TU Clausthal & Ostfalia University
Legally Compliant AI: The EU AI Act in Practice. Keynote and panel discussion on legally compliant AI development and deployment, with interdisciplinary perspectives from law, business, public administration, and academia.
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2025Publication
Das Abhilfeverfahren nach Art. 16 Digital Services Act zur Vollstreckung der DSGVO
Berliner Datenschutzbehörde meldet die KI-App “DeepSeek” als “rechtswidrigen Inhalt”
Computer und Recht (CR) 2025, Issue 8, S. 530–537

Transparent Pricing

We offer flexible pricing models to match your needs — with clear cost estimates upfront.

Hourly
Classic time-based billing. Suitable for ongoing advisory and complex individual matters.
Fixed Fee
Pre-agreed fixed price for clearly defined projects and service packages.
Monthly Retainer
Predictable monthly support for ongoing advisory needs. Capacity by agreement.

Get in touch for a personal consultation — we're happy to provide a tailored proposal.

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