Johannes Appel
About Johannes Appel
Johannes Appel is a Syndikus Rechtsanwalt and Counsel at Liferay, specializing in contracts related to licensing, intellectual property rights, and data protection. He has extensive legal experience, having previously held positions at The Nielsen Company Germany GmbH and studied law at various institutions in Germany.
Current Role at Liferay
Johannes Appel serves as Syndikus Rechtsanwalt - Counsel at Liferay since 2021. In this role, he provides legal support focused on compliance matters and commercial contractual work. His position is based in Eschborn, Hessen, Deutschland. Appel's expertise in handling contracts related to licensing terms, intellectual property rights, and data protection is integral to his responsibilities at Liferay.
Previous Experience at The Nielsen Company
Before joining Liferay, Johannes Appel worked at The Nielsen Company Germany GmbH in various legal roles. He served as Legal Counsel DACH for two months in 2016 and as Legal Consultant from 2015 to 2016. Following that, he held the position of Senior Legal Counsel DACH from 2017 to 2019. His work involved providing legal guidance in the DACH region, specifically in Frankfurt am Main und Umgebung, Deutschland.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Johannes Appel has a solid educational background in law. He studied Rechtswissenschaften at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, where he achieved his 1. Staatsexamen. He furthered his studies at Referendariat am Landgericht Darmstadt, completing the 2. Staatsexamen from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he attended Steuer und Wirtschaftsakademie Frankfurt, where he completed the theoretical part of the Fachanwaltskurses für Arbeitsrecht and a course in Wirtschaftsrecht in 2014.
Specialization in Legal Practice
Johannes Appel specializes in legal matters involving contracts, particularly those that include licensing terms, intellectual property rights, and data protection. His expertise allows him to effectively navigate complex legal frameworks, ensuring compliance and protecting the interests of his clients. He has experience working with both local and international clients, particularly in the tech industry sector.