Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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The department is part of the very few independent Swiss law firms combining deep legal expertise in technology, data protection, IT, life sciences, and intellectual property with a hands-on understanding of frontier technologies and digital transformation. Technology has been a central practice of the firm since its creation rather than an ancillary department.
The team's expertise spans new technologies such as AI, DeepTech and Cybersecurity, alongside digital platforms and industry verticals including Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Media, Health, Data, Software, and Life Sciences. The team manages complex cross-border IT, outsourcing, and cloud deployment projects, delivering 360-degree risk assessments and strategic guidance throughout the full lifecycle of technology integrations. Close collaboration with corporate, data, and intellectual property practices reinforces the team's capacity to handle sophisticated M&A transactions involving advanced technology companies, and to negotiate strategic agreements with universities and public institutions.
The boutique structure enables the firm to deliver highly responsive, partner-led services with a high degree of flexibility, building lasting relationships and anticipating client challenges in a fast-evolving environment.
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id est avocats 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.
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id est avocats represented HealthAI Foundation on the negotiation of partnership agreements with governmental agencies across Europe, Africa and Asia.
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They have outstanding knowledge and expertise. They are very specialised in their field and the quality of service we receive is just outstanding.
We got very fast replies, even when contacting them on short notice.
id est avocats is up to date with the latest decisions and technical developments and has extensive legal knowledge in complex technical areas. The lawyers are pioneers in tailored legal solutions.
The team has excellent expertise in the subject matter and provides quick responses.
They have proven skills in the world of information technology, excellent understanding and good business acumen.
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Michel Jaccard has experience advising on data protection management programmes, IT agreements and cybersecurity issues. He is also well versed in cloud-related matters.
Michel Jaccard is extremely reliable and has a sense of humour that allows you to take a step back from the subject matter.
He is solution-oriented and has excellent responsiveness.
He has very extensive experience.
Alexandre Jotterand operates a broad TMT practice with a particular focus on data protection and IT mandates. His practice encompasses advice on IT contracts, digitalisation projects, cloud computing issues and cybersecurity support. He also demonstrates recent experience handling the deployment of AI models.
He provides very valuable advice.
He is excellent and always works with a touch of humour. His service is much appreciated.
He provides excellent responsiveness, a quick understanding of our issues and needs and is solution-oriented.
Alexandre provides excellent follow-ups and has a good understanding of our problems.
He offers excellent service.
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