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AI-washing – when AI hype becomes a litigation risk
Dr. Hanns-Thilo Von Spankeren
Associate Global Regulatory
Languages
German, English
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
As a member of the SOAR team (Strategic Operations, Agreements and Regulatory), Dr. Hanns‑Thilo von Spankeren advises primarily on regulatory and compliance requirements relating to products in the food and consumer goods industries, as well as on all aspects of contract, commercial and distribution law.
He supports companies in the compliant design, labelling and marketing of their products, taking into account the complex regulatory frameworks applicable in the EU and Germany. His advisory work focuses in particular on packaging law, extended producer responsibility (EPR), the responsibilities of online platforms at the interface with product safety, and consumer protection law – especially with respect to online contracts and digital business models.
In addition, Hanns‑Thilo von Spankeren advises clients on the drafting and negotiation of supply and distribution agreements as well as on the preparation of general terms and conditions for both the B2B and B2C sectors.
He studied law in Göttingen and Münster. Through his doctoral research and legal traineeship, he also gained experience in customs law and regulatory issues related to global supply chains.
Representative experience
Advising an online platform on regulatory requirements relating to product safety and extended producer responsibility (EPR).
Advising a manufacturer of food supplements on a complaint by the competent German food surveillance authority with regard to product labels.
Advising several companies in the food, pharmaceutical and packaging industries on regulatory requirements for packaging.
Advising a ticket provider on online consumer protection requirements and drafting general terms and conditions and website policies.
Advising on the regulatory requirements for cannabis and CBD in consumer products (in particular food and cosmetics).
Credentials
Education
- Second State Exam in Law, Higher Regional Court of Celle, 2022
- Dr. iur., University of Münster, 2021
- First State Exam in Law, University of Münster, 2018