Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises high-profile domestic and international clients on a comprehensive scope of TMT matters, whether it be regulatory advice, tech-related M&A projects or large-scale outsourcing and digitalisation projects. Christian Kunz leads the team on data protection, cybersecurity, and technology law. Kunz and his team regularly advise on the implementation of data strategies, the outsourcing of data and international data transfers whilst also having experience in advising on and implementing advanced technology projects such as AI and blockchain. Michele Bernasconi specialises in sports and media matters and has specific expertise in international litigation and arbitration processes within these industries. Markus Wang focuses his practice on intellectual property-related matters.

MLL Legal advises on a comprehensive range of commercial and litigation issues in the TMT sector for national and international clients, including e-commerce platforms, media broadcasters, online retailers and tourism organisations. The firm is regularly involved in major regulatory and contractual IT projects such as outsourcing and licensing whilst also specialising in cybersecurity, copyright and telecoms regulatory issues. Lukas Bühlmann co-leads the team and frequently advises on cross-border e-commerce and data protection issues in the health, tourism and transport sectors. Michael Reinle has been particularly active in tech-related transactions with a focus on IP and data privacy topics. Nicola Benz is another key name.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd specialises in information technology, telecommunications and intellectual property law and advises on these issues in the context of the finance and banking, pharmaceuticals, retail and construction industries. The practice focuses on advice and analysis regarding emerging technologies, with AI and large language models being a recent point of activity. Beyond transactional and advisory assistance, the team offers litigation services and also has experience in representing clients in complex international arbitrations. Roland Mathys heads the team and advises on all matters relating to software development, tech-related IP issues and emerging technologies, with a strong presence in the legal cybersecurity market. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer specialises in data protection and competition law. A recent partner-level addition in Geneva, Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald, has strengthened the firm’s presence in French-speaking Switzerland.

VISCHER advises a range of domestic and international clients, from financial institutions to government bodies, on a comprehensive scope of compliance and regulatory issues in the field of TMT law. The team has advised on precedent-setting matters in the Swiss cloud computing compliance area and regularly advises Swiss banks and public entities. Furthermore, the team is active in the media and entertainment sector, whilst also frequently acting as Swiss counsel to major international law firms on TMT issues. David Rosenthal is ‘regarded as one of the leading experts in data protection’ and his clients range from major international corporations to Swiss start-ups. Rosenthal co-heads the team with Rolf Auf Der Maur, who specialises in the media, telecommunications and IT sectors and is active on digitalisation matters. Elias Mühlemann is a key team member.

Walder Wyss Ltd., which has ‘superb expertise in IT law’, regularly advises high-profile clients on a broad range of TMT issues, including cloud migration projects, AI software development, and cyber-security matters. The team is led by David Vasella, a data protection specialist who regularly adopts leading roles in compliance implementation projects and advises on issues such as data monetisation, analytics, and profiling for both domestic and international clients. Vasella is supported by a large team, spanning 4 offices across Switzerland. Michael Isler, based in Zurich, regularly advises on complex outsourcing, technology transfer and platform projects with a particular focus on the life sciences and fintech industries. Jürg Schneider heads the Lausanne office and has extensive experience in managing cross-border issues in the fields of data protection and e-commerce. Other key lawyers include Mark Reutter and Hans Rudolf Trüeb.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG offers comprehensive legal advice ranging from issues regarding new technologies to media and telecommunications. The team specialise in providing compliance advice to global clients wanting to distribute new products across Swiss online services. Leveraging its international network, the firm frequently advises on the structuring and implementation of new technology-related applications as well as advising telecommunications clients on a range of transactional and due diligence matters. The team is led by data protection expert Alessandro Celli, whilst Eva-Maria Strobel focuses on the development of intellectual property strategy in the firm’s IPtech team.

Whilst CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. provides a full service for TMT-related matters, its team possesses a core group of data protection specialists. The firm has extensive experience advising on data protection and GDPR-related issues, as well as procurement, sourcing and fintech matters and its clients include financial institutions, start-ups and tech companies. Dirk Spacek leads the team and has notable expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, across a variety of technology and IP-related topics. Alain Raemy ensures the practice is strong in all key related areas through his experience in complex corporate transactions such as M&As, restructurings, venture capital and private equity investments.

Homburger offers a variety of services in the field of TMT with a particular focus on managing high-value complex transactions within the sector. The team has extensive experience in counselling companies on cross-border matters such as merger control proceedings for IT firms and on the Swiss regulatory landscape surrounding acquisitions. The team is also active in contentious matters in this field. Gregor Bühler has extensive experience in IT work such as licensing and distribution agreements. Luca Dal Molin advises clients on a range of tech and IT matters, and is active in litigation and regulatory proceedings.

id est avocats sàrl, operating from Lausanne, has a strong presence in French-speaking Switzerland and offers a comprehensive range of legal services in the area of technology, such as advising on data protection issues, assisting with the implementation of innovative tech systems, and conducting outsourcing projects. The firm acts for several Swiss public bodies and private corporations based domestically and internationally. Michel Jaccard is a specialist in advising on the regulation and implementation of innovative technology such as AI models, cloud services and blockchain. As well as tech issues, Juliette Ancelle is active in the media landscape, with her services including advising on content managing guidelines and the removal of online content. Alexandre Jotterand focuses his practice on data protection and cybersecurity.

Lenz & Staehelin offers transactional and regulatory services across the spectrum of technology and digitalisation-related matters. The firm is particularly active in advising national and international financial institutions such as digital banks, asset managers and investment companies. The team provides services across a range of legal matters, most commonly outsourcing arrangements for business infrastructure such as security, finance, accounting and facility management services. Lukas Morscher and Guy Vermeil co-lead the team from Zurich and Geneva respectively.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises on a variety of TMT-related matters with a specialism in assisting domestic and international clients with the analysis of the legal challenges and tax regulatory landscapes of the implementation and use of blockchain-based systems such as digital currency. The firm counsels a range of tech-growth companies, from start-ups to established international businesses. Michael Kunz has a particular focus on managing software and end-user licence agreements on top of his knowledge of IP regulatory compliance in the blockchain space. Martin Eckert and Caroline Gaul are experienced partners within the team who focus on technology-related compliance and providing advice on digitalisation strategies.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG manages the full scope of TMT-related issues, spanning outsourcing, intellectual property and data privacy. The team is particularly active in advising on IT-related transactions such as share and asset deals or private equity financings. Moreover, the team has assisted many clients with the implementation and compliance review of the revised Swiss Data Protection Act and regularly advises on data protection matters. The team is co-led by András Gurovits and Clara-Ann Gordon. Gurovits combines technical and legal expertise to provide counsel to a range of clients on tech and data-related issues. Gordon acts for an impressive roster of clients in litigation and transactions whilst Jacques Bonvin acts on technology transactions and advises leading companies in the space industry.

Arioli Law is a TMT boutique operating out of Zurich and advises a range of clients from both the public and private sectors. Founder and partner Martina Arioli has more than 20 years of experience in TMT matters including outsourcing projects, AI regulation, and data protection law. Arioli co-leads the TMT team with Lukas Bruhin, who spent over two decades working within the Swiss public administration and therefore specialises in assisting with the digital transformation of the public sector.

Valfor Attorneys-at-law was formed in 2024 following a merger between 3 Swiss business law firms, GHR Rechtsanwälte AG, BianchiSchwald, and Python to create a national law firm with 6 offices across Switzerland. The TMT team is led by Leo Rusterholz, a recent partner-level addition from Lenz & Staehelin, and supports clients on contentious and non-contentious matters such as transactions and compliance issues. Rusterholz specialises in tech-related matters such as data breach investigations and privacy compliance. Christoph Gasser provides expertise in intellectual property and information technology law.

burckhardt Ltd is a boutique firm based in Zurich whose TMT team focuses on AI, digitalisation, and cloud solutions for domestic and major international clients. The team is led by the 'precise and pragmatic' Katia Favre, who has over 20 years of experience in the TMT sector. Favre has a range of specialisms including SaaS contracting and data privacy advice. Alain Schmid specialises in ICT and contract law, with experience in providing tool sets for blockchain technology.

Kellerhals Carrard handles work across a comprehensive spectrum of TMT matters, leveraging its interdisciplinary team and variety of practitioner expertise. The firm’s strength lies in assisting broadcasting and telecoms companies, specifically in the sports industry, with a variety of legal issues such as contractual matters and sponsorship rights. Moreover, the data and privacy team have specific sector knowledge in banking and life sciences, having been particularly active in advising clients in these fields. Zurich head Daniel Alder has a range of experience in related IP issues. Daniel Emch and Nicolas Mosimann head the teams in Bern and Basel respectively.

Pestalozzi is a full-service law firm that is experienced in handling a range of TMT-related issues for domestic and international clients. The firm is most active in tech-related transactions and contractual matters, often drafting outsourcing and software licensing agreements, whilst also conducting activity in the fields of cyber-security, data protection and online distribution and advertising. Lara Dorigo heads the team and focuses on technology transfers and e-commerce, and is supported by Michèle Burnier, who has a strong understanding of contractual and administrative law, as well as data protection issues.

Eversheds Sutherland AG advises domestic and international clients on a variety of technology-related legal issues, with a specific focus on the areas of data privacy and information technology. The firm leverages its global network to provide advice to international corporations based on data protection regulations in a variety of jurisdictions. The team counsels a range of clients, including Swiss public bodies, and has been particularly active in the healthcare sector. Markus Naef leads the team and regularly advises on data protection compliance and risk management strategies.

gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd gives TMT-related advice to international corporations and start-up businesses across all language regions of Switzerland. Fintech specialist Marco Novoselac, who ‘stands out for his exceptional expertise’, heads the Zurich team. Thomas Hua, who leads in Geneva, is experienced in handling technology transfers and licensing and regularly supports Chinese parties in Swiss matters. Nando Stauffer von May regularly advises start-ups and foreign companies on their technology activity in Swiss markets, with a specialism in data protection issues.

Wenger Vieli Ltd offers a variety of services in the TMT field, with a particular focus on data protection issues. The firm has acted for a variety of businesses such as news platforms, cloud providers and specialist AI platforms on a broad range of regulatory and contractual matters, often involving other jurisdictions. Claudia Keller heads the team.