Alexander Fallenstein
Attorney at Law (Germany) | Compliance Specialist

Education & Career
As a long-standing employee of KINAST Attorneys at Law, Alexander has in-depth knowledge of, among other things, data protection in the social media environment and on websites. As part of his project-related consulting with clients, he deals, for example, with the implementation of new products, the creation of procedure directories, or the creation and updating of data protection declarations. In doing so, he always succeeds in bringing together the various interests of the client’s departments and relevant persons and in raising awareness for the topic of „data protection“ in general.
In the context of project work and day-to-day business, Alexander’s tech-savvy and curious nature has helped him to develop target orientated solutions for, and with, his clients. He completed his legal training at the University of Cologne and progressed to be a trainee lawyer at the „Stabsstelle Digitalisierung“ of the City of Cologne, among others. He is also co-author of a leading handbook on antitrust law.
Milestones
- Certified data protection officer (TÜV Nord)
- Trainee lawyer at the Office for Digitalization of the City of Cologne
- Research assistant in a law firm specializing in trademark and media law in Cologne
- Cooperation in the context of an authoring assignment for a nationwide operating law firm specialized in commercial law as co-author of a handbook on competition law
- Cooperation in the context of a fee assignment for a non-profit association in Essen for the research of social and participation law claims of people with disabilities in voluntary service
- Legal clerkship at the Regional Court of Aachen
- Studied law at the University of Cologne with a focus on media and communications law
Publications
- Co-author: Schindele/Fallenstein "Kartellrecht", Verlag Mittelstand und Recht, 2017
Character
Our clients appreciate Alexander as a reliable and courteous advisor and for his pragmatic support as well as finding solutions at eye level. And above all: even in stressful or difficult situations, he doesn’t lose his sense of humor – „that makes it much easier right away,“ as he says.
Languages
German
English
Spanish

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A native of Cologne, Alexander impresses with his open-minded and uncomplicated manner and his indestructible cheerful mood. He is very tech-savvy and curious - and, both professionally and privately, he loves to constantly think his way into new topics and projects and delve into every last detail.
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