Walder Wyss Ltd, TMT | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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

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TMT - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Walder Wyss advised the City of Geneva on the procurement of IT services.

Strengths

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The team has excellent responsiveness, a practical, commercial mindset, Swiss market awareness and relationships with regulatory bodies.

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Europe

Walder Wyss distinguishes itself through its exceptional expertise in handling complex matters. It immediately identifies critical issues and communicates them effectively to the target audience, including non-legal stakeholders.

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Europe

We have been very impressed by the high level of professionalism, the responsiveness and the quality of the advice we have received from Walder Wyss, as well as its solution-oriented, pragmatic approach.

TMT respondent
Europe

The lawyers provide high-quality work and are easygoing and reliable.

TMT respondent
Europe

The team has excellent responsiveness, a practical, commercial mindset, Swiss market awareness and relationships with regulatory bodies.

TMT respondent
Europe

The lawyers provide high-quality work and are easygoing and reliable.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Hans Rudolf Trüeb

Senior Statespeople

Hans Rudolf Trüeb is an experienced lawyer who advises national and international clients on licensing, distribution and outsourcing matters.

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David Vasella

Band 1

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 and AI advice.

I really like working with him. He is one of the leading figures in Switzerland in this sector and clearly outstanding. He also has a deep understanding of market developments.

David Vasella is our go-to lawyer on any financial regulation or data privacy topics.

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Mark A Reutter

Band 2

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.

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Jürg Schneider

Band 3

Jürg Schneider is recognised for his data protection expertise, frequently advising clients on Swiss and European compliance requirements. He has further experience in IT contracts and cloud services arrangements.

I can rely on Jürg Schneider to competently handle any matter that comes up in Switzerland.

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Michael Isler

Band 3

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.

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