+49 221 20 52-254 +49 221 20 52-1 m.poncza@heuking.de
- Cyber Security
- IT Security
- Data Protection Law
- Information Technology (IT)
- Internet Law
- IT-Outsourcing Tech-driven transactions
- Open Source Projects
Vita
- Certified Specialist Lawyer in Information Technology Law
- Admitted to the bar since 2021
- Education and former activities
- Specialized course in Information Technology Law 2020-2021
- Legal clerkship, Higher Regional Court Koblenz 2018-2020
- Support lawyer at Kremer Rechtsanwälte, Cologne 2019-2020
- Research assistant, Institute for law and policy, University of Trier 2018
- Research assistant, Chair for civil and labour law, University of Trier 2014-2018
- Law studies, University of Trier 2013-2018
- Co-Founder of a renewable energy company 2011
Certifications
- Certified IT-Security Auditor (TÜV)
- Certified IT-Security-Manager (TÜV)
- Course CompTIA Security+
- Course CompTIA Network+
- Certified IT-Security-Beauftragter (TÜV)
- Certified IT-Compliance Manager (TÜV)
Qualifications/current topics
Manuel Poncza is a recognized and leading lawyer in the complex and constantly evolving field of IT security law. With his in-depth legal and technical expertise, he is one of the leading lawyers advising companies in Germany on navigating the increasingly demanding regulatory landscapes of information and cyber security.
His practice focuses on providing preventive and reactive support to clients on all issues relating to digital resilience. Manuel Poncza has extensive expertise in the implementation of and compliance with groundbreaking regulations such as the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). He provides comprehensive advice to companies on the development and implementation of compliance strategies, risk assessment, and security incident management, not only to meet legal requirements but also to effectively minimize operational risks. Clients value his ability to combine complex legal matters with a keen understanding of technical issues. This enables him to develop not only legally compliant but also practical and forward-looking solutions that meet the specific requirements of modern IT infrastructures.
Through his regular publications and sought-after lectures on current developments in IT security law, Manuel Poncza makes an important contribution to the professional discussion and is considered a driving force for future-proof cybersecurity solutions.
Affiliations
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Recht und Informatik e. V. (DGRI)
- Member of the Legal Working Group of the German IT Security Association (TeleTrusT)
Manuel Poncza's Distinctions
Legal 500 Deutschland 2025
Leaders League 2024
Leaders League 2023
Latest news
Publications
2025
2024
together with Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler, Manuel Poncza, Annika Wölke
2023
by Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler, Manuel Poncza, Annika Wölke
2022
2021
Lectures
2025
2024
2023
2022
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