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I help international companies enter, grow and operate successfully in the European market by solving legal, GDPR, AI Act and compliance challenges before they become business problems. I am a **German-qualified lawyer (First and Second German State Examination in Law)**, a **certified Data Protection Officer (TÜV)** and **certified Compliance Officer (TÜV)** with extensive experience advising international businesses on European regulatory requirements. I currently serve as **External Data Protection Officer and Compliance Officer for a German technology company**, while also advising international clients across SaaS, AI, HealthTech, education, e-commerce and digital services. Unlike many consultants who focus purely on legal theory, I work directly with founders, executives and operational teams to build compliance programs that are practical, commercially viable and support business growth. Over the course of my career I have advised companies and entrepreneurs from **more than 40 countries** across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, helping them establish legally compliant operations in Germany and throughout the European Union. ## What makes me different Many businesses don't simply need a GDPR consultant. They need one trusted advisor who understands how legal, privacy, compliance and commercial realities fit together. My clients work with me because I combine: • German legal education • Practical experience as a former attorney • Active work as External DPO and Compliance Officer • International business experience • Business-oriented advice instead of purely academic legal analysis • Clear communication in English and German I don't just draft documents. I help companies implement workable compliance structures that support sales, enterprise procurement, fundraising and long-term growth. --- # Core Services ## External Data Protection Officer (DPO) Ongoing privacy governance GDPR compliance monitoring Management reporting Internal policies Employee awareness Vendor assessments Regulatory guidance Incident response support Privacy governance frameworks --- ## GDPR & Privacy Compliance GDPR implementation Privacy assessments Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) Privacy Policies Cookie compliance Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) International data transfers Data subject request procedures (DSAR) Data breach procedures Vendor due diligence --- ## AI Act & AI Governance AI Act readiness assessments AI governance frameworks Risk assessments AI documentation Transparency obligations Internal AI policies Vendor assessments AI procurement reviews Governance structures Ideal for: • AI Startups • Generative AI • SaaS Platforms • Healthcare AI • Education Technology • Customer Support Automation --- ## Compliance & Corporate Governance Compliance frameworks Internal policies Governance documentation Risk management Compliance audits Regulatory implementation Operational compliance --- ## Commercial & Corporate Law GmbH and UG formation Commercial contracts Service agreements Terms & Conditions Shareholder agreements Market entry into Germany and the EU Cross-border business structures --- ## Healthcare & HealthTech Special category data GDPR Article 9 compliance Health data governance Privacy documentation Consent management Compliance reviews --- ## Industries Artificial Intelligence Software & SaaS HealthTech Education E-commerce Marketing Agencies Cloud Services Digital Platforms Professional Services International Startups SMEs Scale-ups --- # Why Clients Hire Me ✔ German-qualified lawyer ✔ Certified External Data Protection Officer (TÜV) ✔ Certified Compliance Officer (TÜV) ✔ Active DPO for a German technology company ✔ Experience advising clients from 40+ countries ✔ Hundreds of legal and compliance documents drafted ✔ Practical implementation instead of theoretical advice ✔ Strong commercial understanding ✔ Cost-efficient alternative to large law firms ✔ Long-term strategic partner for Germany and EU market entry Whether you need a long-term External DPO, GDPR implementation, AI Act readiness, compliance documentation, corporate governance or legal support for entering the European market, I provide practical, business-focused solutions that help companies grow with confidence. If you are looking for a legal and compliance partner rather than someone who simply drafts documents, I'd be happy to discuss how I can support your business.

I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in International and European Law, complemented by extensive experience in legal research, human rights advocacy, and content review. As a freelancer, I offer legal research, content review, and consulting services. I aim to bring my expertise to your projects and help you achieve your objectives efficiently and professionally.

"Barnabas helped me translate over a hundred pages of anatomy text from German to English, and the quality of his work has far exceeded what my colleagues and I were expecting -- he must have put in lots of effort to make sure he translated the technical terms as accurately as possible, for which we are immensely grateful. He was also incredibly efficient, professional, and responsive, and provided updates on when he expected to finish each portion of the work. Truly couldn't thank him enough!" "Barnabas followed-up regularly and ensured that work is completed to full satisfaction. Will work with him again as soon as I get a chance." "It was a pleasure to work with Barnabas. Will not hesitate to contact him again. Highly recommend him. “Very good freelancer, we will work with him again" “He did a perfect translation of my content from German to English. He is fast, communicates well and has a good work ethics. Well done!" Would you love to be a part of my numerous highly-satisfied clients? Hi, I am Feranmi Barnabas; a language expert, professional and proficient multilingual translator. I am a native English/German by birth, and speak/write Swedish and Dutch. I have a masters' degree in Language and Journalism, and I have gained experience in writing all four languages at a professional level. I am particularly skilled in organization, formatting and perfect execution of projects. I am currently working as a senior translator at a highly regarded Telecommunications firm in Germany, where I spend most of my time overseeing translations of international clients' projects and editing/proofreading research articles. A few reputable companies I've worked and still working for with include: Selica International Ltd PSL Group Teemwork.ai I assure you of great working time, satisfying results and pre-scheduled deadline submission of projects. Feel free to hit me up today, let's make that project a success! Best Regards. Barnabas.

Hello! I have over twenty years of experience in typesetting, layout, and design. My journey began with Adobe FrameMaker in 2001, and for the past fourteen years, I’ve focused primarily on Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. Most of my projects involve design, layout, and typesetting for technical publications, annual reports, legal documents, data sheets, interactive forms, white papers, small booklets, and large scientific books. Projects I enjoy working on in InDesign include: • Formatting annual reports with a high volume of tables and charts • Rebranding data sheets, white papers, and other technical documents • Typesetting books and manuals with content in Math, Physics, or Chemistry • Creating clean, efficient InDesign templates with parent pages and stylesheets • Typesetting different languages into pre-existing templates • Finding layout solutions for “too much text” or “too many tables” situations • Tackling data merge challenges I’ve been a Top-Rated freelancer on Upwork since 2013—maintaining a 100% success rate, serving over 200 clients, completing 600 projects, and logging 2,000+ hours of InDesign work.

Native Italian speaker fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish. I graduated from the University of Naples L'Orientale with a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, and with a Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation. I own a Certificate in Website, App and Videogame Localization from the University of Barcelona. I have more than 8 years of professional experience translating for translation agencies (Global Voices), high-tech companies (Apple), and international organizations (European Parliament, United Nations), and more. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Translation at the University of Macerata, Italy. The services I provide are: ✔️General Translation: Accurate translations across various fields. ✔️Localization: Culturally relevant localization for apps, websites, and video games. ✔️Product Descriptions: Engaging and precise product listings. ✔️Transcreation: Creative content adaptation for specific markets. ✔️Proofreading: Italian text review for grammar and style. ✔️Data Annotation for speech-to-text and text-to-speech projects, machine translation. ✔️Transcription & Subtitling: Clear and accurate Italian audio/video transcription. 👉🏼 How I work: • I provide human, high-quality translations. • Great attention to detail • I am always happy to learn any tools and software you may need • I am a professional freelancer: this is my job, and your success is my success. Let's talk about your project!

I support businesses with reliable, structured customer operations and virtual assistance, helping teams stay organized, responsive, and focused on their core work. My experience includes inbox and ticket management, customer communication, coordination of recurring tasks, documentation, research, and general back-office support. I work independently, follow established processes, and handle sensitive information with care and discretion. With a background in professional writing and editing, I bring strong communication skills to my operations work. This results in clear customer responses, well-documented workflows, and consistent, detail-oriented execution. Clients value my structured approach, reliability, and ability to think ahead, spot issues early, and keep daily operations running smoothly.