MLL Legal represents and advises a broad range of clients such as software companies, e-commerce platforms, IT outsourcing service providers, and TV broadcasters on a host of TMT-related matters including IT outsourcing, licensing maintenance, regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and e-commerce projects. The team also has particular expertise in advising on the legal implications of emerging technologies, like AI or blockchain, and technology transfer projects. Nicola Benz, who co-heads the practice, supports clients such as investors and suppliers across the life sciences and technology industries in outsourcing, licensing, joint ventures, and collaborations, as well as associated intellectual property issues. Co-head Lukas Bühlmann advises domestic and international clients on matters relating to e-commerce, data protection, advertising, and the legal aspects of the digital economy. Michael Reinle has extensive expertise in areas such as software development, licensing, and data transfers. Michael Schüepp sports a special focus on e-commerce, data protection as well as unfair competition and antitrust law in the online context.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s ‘excellent’ team uses its expertise in information technology, telecommunication, and intellectual property law to provide specialist knowledge in various industries such as finance, health sciences and pharma, and construction. The practice supports clients in international arbitrations arising out of ICT contracts and provides advice for the legal implications of emerging technologies such as big data, Internet of Things, and AI. Team head Roland Mathys advises in all matters relating to software development, digital platforms, technology licensing, and outsourcing transactions. Alongside being a competition law specialist, David Mamane has expertise in telecommunication law and license agreements. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer ‘has great experience in TMT and data privacy and data protection’ as well as media and leisure (including social media), advertising, marketing, and sponsoring matters. Samuel Klaus departed the team in April 2023 for an in-house position.

 

VISCHER supports companies and public institutions with cloud migration projects, specifically when relating to sensitive data and applications, regulatory solutions for streaming media and entertainment content, and licensing agreements. The team is co-headed by Rolf Auf Der Maur, who advises domestic and international companies on TMT-related matters, especially regarding digitalisation and online businesses, and David Rosenthal, who has broad experience in advising and representing national and multinational clients in the areas of data protection, technology law, eDiscovery, and technology arbitration. Christian Wyss handles collaborations and joint ventures, and has extensive experience with technology transfer and licensing as well as technology-related issues in M&A deals.

Walder Wyss Ltd. has ‘profound knowledge’ in advising high-profile clients on a wide range of TMT-related matters including cloud migration projects for regulated industries, multi-stream projects, and litigation. David Vasella, who advises domestic and international clients on compliance implementation projects, data monetization, cloud outsourcing arrangements, and IT projects, heads the team. Hans Rudolf Trüeb specialises in technology transfer, licensing, distribution, cooperation and outsourcing projects, while Mark Reutter supports corporate and private clients in matters relating to technology and digitalisation. Jürg Schneider has expertise in comprehensive licensing, system integration, and global outsourcing projects. Michael Isler has a particular focus on regulated sectors such as life sciences and fintech.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG has a special focus on providing comprehensive legal advice to international clients on legal compliance for new products in the areas of distribution lines and internet-based sales and services. Drawing on its global network, the team supports on the structuring and implementation of new technology related privacy and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions. Practice head Alessandro Celli has expertise in Swiss data protection and GDPR compliance programs and related implementation projects. Eva-Maria Strobel advises clients on IP-related matters. The team is supported by telecommunication law expert Johanna Mösch, Muriel Binder who has a particular focus on new technologies, copyright specialist Sandra Marmy-Brändli , Nadine Charrière who focuses on IP, and data protection specialist Nicole Schön who joined the team in May 2023 from MLL Legal.

Bär & Karrer Ltd.’s team advises and represents telecommunication companies, cable network providers, social media companies, and broadcasting companies on the full spectrum of TMT matters from outsourcing projects, complex software contracts, regulatory advice to media rights-related arbitration procedures or joint ventures in the IT industry. The team is co-headed by Michele Bernasconi and Christian Kunz, with Bernasconi having expertise in international litigation and arbitration as well as in commercial and transactional work relating to TMT activities, and Kunz having advised on data-driven business models and platform solutions as well as advanced technology projects, AI, digital infrastructure, and technology transactions. Markus Wang, who handles both contentious and non-contentious work in the pharmaceutical, biotech and IT sectors, and Corrado Rampini, who is an expert in Swiss and international data protection and privacy law, both support the team.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. provides a full service for all TMT-related matters including IT-procurement and sourcing, IT-based offerings in insurance and finance sectors, and regulation of telecommunications companies. Practice head Dirk Spacek has a primary focus on new business models arising in the media, internet, and technology sectors, as well as data commercialisation and intellectual property law. Alain Raemy has particular expertise in network-based industries and technology matters. Simone Brauchbar Birkhäuser advises clients in connection with contentious and non-contentious issues relating to trade marks, copyrights, unfair competition, and advertisement.

Homburger acts as lead counsel for various high-profile TMT clients in high-value, complex transactions and matters such as setting up apps and cloud migration projects. The team employs an interdisciplinary approach often drawing on the knowledge and expertise of specialists in other practice areas within the firm. Practice head Georg Rauber represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings in IT projects, IT outsourcing, technology transfer and licensing, telecommunications, and media. Gregor Bühler has a special focus on media law, privacy-related litigation, information technology and intellectual property law. Luca Dal Molin, who co-heads the technology group, has extensive knowledge in software, IT, and other technology transactions.

id est avocats sàrl is ‘highly skilled’ handling the whole life cycle of complex cross-border IT outsourcing, cloud deployment, and integration projects and often collaborates with the corporate, data and IP teams to provide comprehensive advice to their clients. Michel Jaccard, who has extensive expertise in innovative technologies such as AI, digital transformation, deeptech, cloud, and fintech, and Juliette Ancelle, who advises clients on new media and social media issues, both head the team. Alexandre Jotterand specialises in data protection, cybersecurity, data management, and IT, as well as advanced and frontier technologies.

Lenz & Staehelin ‘incredible’ team offers a wide range of regulatory and transactional work in all areas of technology and digitalisation across various industries with a specific focus on TMT outsourcing transactions, licensing and sponsoring matters, telecom network outsourcing, and content regulation. Zurich team head Lukas Morscher advises domestic and international clients in the areas of technology, telecoms, and business sourcing. Geneva team head Guy Vermeil advises on international and domestic transactions in relation to IT and outsourcing matters. The team is supported by competition law expert Marcel Meinhardt and IP specialists Thierry Calame and Peter Ling, while Emilie Jacot-Guillarmod is a key name to note on associate level.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance supports companies and private individuals in various areas including technology and digitalisation, data law, and fintech. The team has particular expertise in IT agreements, outsourcing and cloud projects, and cybersecurity. The practice is headed by Michael Kunz who has extensive experience handling high-profile, complex matters for innovation leaders and internationally oriented technology companies. Martin Eckert has extensive knowledge in IT, IP and technology law, particularly in the blockchain, software, telecommunications, and high-tech sectors. Caroline Gaul advises domestic and international companies on IT contracts, complex contract negotiations and data protection law as well as in the field of artificial intelligence.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s team possesses ‘in depth know-how’ of  matters such as IP and IT-related transactions, licensing deals, technology spin-offs, outsourcing, and AI. Team co-head András Gurovits has ‘great expertise’ in IT, telecoms, data privacys, and industrial projects. The team is also co-headed by Clara-Ann Gordon, who has a particular focus on outsourcing and data protection as well as representing clients in litigation and ADR proceedings. Jacques Bonvin, who joined from Tavernier Tschanz in January 2023, and Karim Piguet , who joined from Python in January 2023, use their corporate expertise to support on technology-related matters.

burckhardt Ltd is a boutique firm that ‘delivers an outstanding service’ in the TMT field including regulatory compliance, contractual matters, and proceedings for telecoms, new technologies, blockchain, data protection, and outsourcing issues. Practice head Katia Favre advises on contractual issues in the field of SaaS, project agreements, licensing, M&A and employment law (IP and data protection). Alain Schmid  and Sarah Salzmann support the team on data-related issues.

Kellerhals Carrard provides interdisciplinary advice on contentious and non-contentious TMT matters for broadcasting and telecom companies, media companies, and clients active in the sports and life sciences industries. In Zurich, the team is headed by Daniel Alder, whose expertise covers the protection, enforcement and exploitation of all aspects of IP. Bern practice head Daniel Emch has a special focus on licensing and competition law within the TV and telecommunications sectors. Nicolas Mosimann, who has extensive knowledge on software, technology, IP, and life sciences, leads the Basel team.

The practice at Pestalozzi is known for providing legal advice and representation to leading domestic and international clients in various TMT areas such as IT services, online distribution and advertising, outsourcing, privacy, e-commerce, and e-discovery. The expanding team is headed by Lara Dorigo, whose practice focuses on IP enforcement and defence, technology transfer, new technologies, e-commerce, entertainment law, advertising, licensing, personality rights issues, and branding strategies. IP experts Michèle Burnier and Thomas Legler both represent clients before the Swiss courts and in arbitral proceedings, respectively.

Boutique firm Sigma Legal provides TMT-related advice to all companies, from start-ups to multinational corporations, as well as non-profits and international organisations. The team is particularly active in media and IT disputes as well as contractual and regulatory work. Practice head Adrien Alberini ‘combines world-class technical skills with superior human interaction capabilities’ to advise and represent large public entities such as the State of Geneva, in tech-related legal and digital sovereignty issues. Kevin Guillet has extensive expertise in media law, whilst Zarmine Hussain has a special focus on data protection and private law.

The newly formed Uto Legal advises domestic and foreign companies from the media, entertainment, communications, tech, IT, telecom and data industries. Alesch Staehelin has a special focus on IT security, social media, e-commerce, ESG, licensing, copyright, and entertainment and media law. Patrick Dehmer has extensive experience in intellectual property law (music, film, trade marks), as well as corporate, contract and competition law. Stephan W. Feierabend fields extensive knowledge of advertising and media law, while Annatina Menn represents domestic and foreign players in the  entertainment and creative industries. Marco Neeser advises music and film producers, publishers, and media companies.

TMT boutique Arioli Law has experience in various sectors including financial services, healthcare, software development, and the film and music industry. The firm also has extensive expertise in public law and technological innovations. Firm founder Martina Arioli employs a ‘highly pragmatic approach’ when supporting clients on matters relating to ICT, emerging technologies, cross-border outsourcing projects, and IT conflict management.

BianchiSchwald LLC‘s team covers a broad range of TMT services including advising clients on the legal implications of AI, cloud computing, electrification of vehicles, and the Internet of Things, e-commerce, and IT contracts. The team is headed by Christoph Gasser whose long-standing practice includes advice and litigation in all areas of intellectual property and information technology law as well as trade mark and design prosecution. Thierry Burnens has broad knowledge on issues relating to licensing, e-commerce, and social media.

gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd advises international corporations and start-ups on TMT matters. In Zurich, the team is headed by Marco Novoselac who has significant expertise in data protection, technology, e-commerce and competition law. Bern team head Nando Stauffer von May advises domestic and foreign start-ups on data protection and technology issues. Thomas Hua, whose practice regularly covers supporting Chinese clients with matters relating to technology transfer and licensing, heads the Geneva team. David Mösch specialises in fintech-related issues.