Michael Terhaag

Michael Terhaag is a renowned attorney specializing in internet, competition, and trademark law. He frequently appears on German TV, particularly on ZDF’s Volle Kanne and WISO, and has been featured on channels like n-tv, N24, and Phoenix. His media appearances can be viewed on his Media Website and his professional work is detailed on his law firms page.

Michael holds an LL.M. in Information Technology Law from Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf. After completing his law studies at the University of Cologne and working at the Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, he co-founded Terhaag & Partner in 2002, focusing on internet law, intellectual property, and data protection.

He has set significant legal precedents, including the "Impuls" decision on metatags upheld by the Federal Court of Justice. Since 2010, he has been a TÜV-certified data protection officer, and from 2013 to 2023, he was listed among Germany's best lawyers by Handelsblatt and BestLawyers.