TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd
Walder Wyss was the first large Swiss law firm to build up core competencies in the field of TMT, with the related strategy decision having been taken more than three decades ago. From the outset, Walder Wyss' TMT practice has been growing and was and is unique in Switzerland both as regards size and expertise. Not surprisingly, Walder Wyss was ranked no 1 in Technology and Telecommunications Law by the Bilanz / Le Temps ranking - the first focused ranking by leading Swiss publications on the legal market in Switzerland.
Our TMT team advises on software protection, licensing issues, systems integration contracts, data processing contracts, regulatory and other issues relating to the use of software by financial institutions, outsourcing contracts, online information systems, data protection and electronic commerce.
Trends and buzzwords such as digitalisation or Fintech are not just used for flagging the team’s abilities. Rather, internal cross-department expert groups actively work and elaborate scenarios for the related developments in order to be in the best position to anticipate and grasp with new challenges. A large part of our recent work has been dedicated to financial technology (Fintech) projects, both for established banks (including UBS) and credit card issuers (Swisscard and Aduno), and disruptive newcomers. The same, we were and are in a position to advice numerous Swiss clients on GDPR implementation as it interface to Swiss legislation, US Privacy Shield et al.
Chambers Review
Walder Wyss has a stellar team renowned for its work in IT and telecommunications. The law firm has notable activity in outsourcing, cloud service agreements and software licensing for both domestic and international clients. It represents clients in data governance and data privacy mandates, including both advising them on non-contentious compliance matters and defending them in investigations carried out by the Swiss Data Protection Authority. The team's clients are drawn from a wide range of fields, including financial services, retail and healthcare, as well as public sector clients.
Strengths
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"Walder Wyss are consistently prompt and attentive in their communication, ensuring that our needs are met with both speed and efficiency. Their dedication to client service is very good, making them a trusted and reliable partner for us."
"Walder Wyss are consistently prompt and attentive in their communication, ensuring that our needs are met with both speed and efficiency. Their dedication to client service is very good, making them a trusted and reliable partner for us."
Notable Practitioners
Didier Sangiorgio is a longstanding lawyer who has a wealth of expertise assisting clients with outsourcing agreements and projects.
Hans Rudolf Trüeb is an experienced lawyer who advises national and international clients on licensing, distribution and outsourcing matters.
David Vasella has a strong focus on data privacy issues, with experience in contentious and non-contentious matters. He also assists clients with IT outsourcing issues.
"David is outstanding in terms of his reputation and the work he does."
"He has a very hands-on approach and is always keen to find a practical solution."
Mark Reutter is well placed to advise Swiss-based financial institutions and public sector clients on IT-related mandates, including outsourcing, procurement and contractual matters. In addition, he has experience in telecommunications matters.
"Mark Reutter is a seasoned lawyer."
The Lausanne-based Jürg Schneider is recognised for his data protection expertise, frequently advising clients on Swiss and European compliance requirements. He further has experience in IT contracts and cloud services arrangements.
Michael Isler frequently advises clients on outsourcing agreements and the establishment of new IT platforms. He also acts on cloud migration projects and compliance with data protection regulations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Walder Wyss Ltd
Switzerland
Members
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Hugh Reeves
Jacqueline Sievers