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David Rosenthal, partner at VISCHER, is an expert in the field of data and technology law. His background is atypical: he graduated in law at the University of Basel in 1997 and worked as a software developer, legal advisor and journalist before joining Homburger, one of Switzerland’s top law firms, where he built up and managed the data protection department, among other things. In June 2020, he moved to VISCHER, where he heads the data & privacy practice, the team on internal investigations and eDiscovery and co-heads IT and communications law. David Rosenthal is the principal author of one of the leading commentaries on data protection law. In addition to data law (including GDPR) he advises projects in the IT and digital business sector and represents clients in technology-related arbitration proceedings. His clients include major international corporations as well as Swiss SMEs, start-ups and public authorities. Rosenthal also has some 15 years of experience in conducting internal investigations and e-Discovery projects. He is Secretary of the Association for Corporate Data Protection (VUD) and the Cross-border eDiscovery Privacy & Investigations Association (CeDIV), as well as lecturer at the ETH Zurich and the University of Basel.
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David Rosenthal is particularly noted for his strong expertise in data protection matters, including advising on responses to ransomware attacks. He also has notable experience in cloud migration matters, the introduction of new technology platforms, AI advice and telecommunications sector disputes.
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David Rosenthal has outstanding expertise in data protection and technology law.
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David Rosenthal is a very clever, interested and friendly lawyer. We love working with him.
David Rosenthal is convincing in every respect. He has excellent expertise and experience and an excellent reputation within the industry.
David Rosenthal has outstanding expertise in data protection and technology law.
David Rosenthal is lightning fast, has excellent knowledge of the customer's real pain points and is in a position to shape standards and best practices.
David Rosenthal is excellent in his work and truly a market leader.
David Rosenthal is a very clever, interested and friendly lawyer. We love working with him.
