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Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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Provided by Niederer Kraft Frey
A leading Technology law team in Switzerland. We advise domestic and international clients across industries on all aspects of technology, IT, outsourcing, telecoms, data privacy and cybersecurity. Years of practical experience, both in the legal field and in relevant business functions with technology providers, enable us to offer our clients commercially pragmatic advice on both domestic and international projects.
Our Technology team has broad and deep expertise dealing with contentious, non-contentious and transactional legal issues relating to technology, communications, data and cybersecurity. We specialise in straight forward, practical, can-do advice which reflects how our clients do business.
The team has particular expertise in domestic and cross-border technology driven transactions including major mergers, acquisitions and capital markets transactions. We are proactive in providing innovative legal solutions that help businesses establish, scale and grow. We work closely with our colleagues in different practices across the firm to provide our clients with one-stop shop seamless legal advice on all aspects of their business operations and strategy.
Chambers Review
Niederer Kraft Frey is highly rated for its extensive work in the data protection field, frequently advising on GDPR compliance and cybersecurity. The law firm offers significant experience in the handling of outsourcing projects and software licensing agreements, including in respect to the Internet of Things. The team additionally advises on the establishment of new technology centres and the launch of new products, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NKF find solutions in complex negotiations and draft smart yet concise and clear contracts."
"NKF find solutions in complex negotiations and draft smart yet concise and clear contracts."
Notable Practitioners
Clara-Ann Gordon advises clients on the launch of new technology products. She also offers notable experience in data protection issues and technology agreements.
"I very much enjoy working with Clara-Ann due to her pragmatism and availability."
András Gurovits is well placed to advise domestic and international clients on outsourcing agreements and issues surrounding the Internet of Things.