TMT | Europe

VISCHER has a significant team active in the IT and telecommunications sector, representing clients in the negotiation of outsourcing arrangements and cloud migration projects. The law firm is further active in media sector matters, such as compliance cases in regard to VOD services. The team also advises on data protection and privacy law, with experience in responses to data breaches.

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.

Homburger has a strong practice in the technology field, with particular expertise in IT outsourcing projects and cloud migration projects. The law firm has further notable strength in data protection and data transfer issues, as well as data breach issues, disputes around the right to be forgotten and damages claims. Additionally, the team assists clients with drafting IT and media sector contracts and advises on compliance with telecommunications regulations.

MLL Legal is well versed in data protection and data privacy matters, including GDPR and compliance issues. The law firm represents clients in the negotiation of IT contracts and in technology sector disputes. It is noted for advising on e-commerce and advertising regulations. The team often assists clients with the launch of new technology products and software development projects.

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.

Schellenberg Wittmer is active in data protection, IT contractual and IT outsourcing matters for clients from the financial, pharmaceutical and insurance sectors. The law firm represents clients in dispute resolution matters around IT licensing agreements. It additionally assists clients with the establishment of new technology platforms.

Bär & Karrer has a well-respected team which regularly advises online businesses and technology companies. The law firm often handles data protection issues and the development of new technology products. It is also recommended for media rights agreements and regulatory issues in the telecommunications sector, including around licensing.

id est avocats sarl is a law firm focusing on IT, technology and e-commerce. It regularly advises on data protection compliance and IT sector disputes with both domestic and cross-border implications. It often acts for non-profit organisations on issues related to databases and TMT agreements. The team also advises on the procurement and development of IT systems.

Lenz & Staehelin has a respected team which handles a wide variety of matters across IT outsourcing, data protection and software licensing. The law firm is praised for its focus on IT matters related to the financial sector and acts for a host of domestic and international clients. The team has further experience advising on regulatory compliance in relation to telecommunications platforms and data-based services.