Dr Christian Kunz > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
Bär & Karrer Ltd. Offices
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Dr Christian Kunz
Work Department
TMT, Data Protection
Position
Dr. Christian Kunz is an expert in the field of data, data protection, cybersecurity and technology law.
He advises Swiss and international clients on data, data protection, cybersecurity and technology law matters, including cybercrime issues, the development and implementation of data strategies and data protection-related processes, the use and monetisation of data, (cloud) outsourcings of data, international data transfers and data disclosure requests (e.g., based on MLAT requests or the U.S. Cloud Act), and data breach incident management and response.
He also advises on data-driven business models and platform solutions (XaaS, cloud services, IoT, online platforms, digital marketplaces), advanced technology projects (blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT), AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, Metaverse, NFT, etc.), digital infrastructure and technology transactions, and other complex Swiss and European data protection, cybersecurity and technology law issues. Besides that, Christian conducts large-scale internal investigations and e-discovery projects.
He is KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in Switzerland. He regularly gives lectures, participates in panel discussions, publishes scientific articles and newsletters and holds internal and external trainings in his areas of expertise. He is a lecturer for the CAS Data Protection course at the University of Zurich.
Christian was recognized as Rising Star in the area of data protection & data security at the IFLR Rising Stars Awards EMEA 2022. He was also ranked by Leaders League in 2022 as excellent for data protection as well as IT and outsourcing advice in Switzerland and recommended by Legal 500 EMEA for data privacy and data protection in 2023.
Career
- Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2022)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair Switzerland (since 2022)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): CIPP/E (2021)
- Counsel at Bär & Karrer (2021)
- Prosecutor of the Swiss Armed Forces (since 2018)
- Associate at Bär & Karrer (2014-2020)
- Associate at a Zurich business law firm (2014)
- Investigative Judge at Military Tribunal 6 (2013-2017)
- Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Competence Center Forensics and White Collar Crime: CAS in Forensics (2013)
- Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2013)
- Swiss Arbitration Academy: ArbP (2012)
- Junior associate at a Zurich business law firm (2010-2011)
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
- International Bar Association (IBA), Technology Law Committee
- Berkeley Law Alumni Association
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
Education
- ETH Zurich: CAS ETH in Cyber Security (2022)
- University of California, Berkeley: LL.M.; Certificate of Specialization in Business Law; Dean’s List (2019)
- University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2015)
- Universities of Lucerne/Neuchâtel: CAS in Arbitration (2015)
- University of Zurich: lic. iur. (2010)
- Participation in the 15th Willem C. Vis Intl. Commercial Arbitration Moot Court (2007-2008)
- London School of Economics: Summer School (2006)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > TMT
(Next Generation Partners)Bär & Karrer Ltd.’s team advises and represents telecommunication companies, cable network providers, social media companies, and broadcasting companies on the full spectrum of TMT matters from outsourcing projects, complex software contracts, regulatory advice to media rights-related arbitration procedures or joint ventures in the IT industry. The team is co-headed by Michele Bernasconi
and Christian Kunz, with Bernasconi having expertise in international litigation and arbitration as well as in commercial and transactional work relating to TMT activities, and Kunz having advised on data-driven business models and platform solutions as well as advanced technology projects, AI, digital infrastructure, and technology transactions. Markus Wang, who handles both contentious and non-contentious work in the pharmaceutical, biotech and IT sectors, and Corrado Rampini, who is an expert in Swiss and international data protection and privacy law, both support the team.
Switzerland > Fintech
With a client roster that includes start-ups and large technology companies, Bär & Karrer Ltd. possess demonstrable strengths across a spectrum of legal and regulatory matters. Key undertakings for the firm encompass crypto currencies, crowdfunding and technology licensing and procurement, to name a few, and the team regularly operates in the banking, insurance and finance remit. Daniel Flühmann and Eric Stupp jointly lead the practice, with the former holding a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial matters as well as advising on the legal framework relating to blockchain technology. The latter’s capabilities include regulatory issues, enforcement proceedings and M&A. Peter Hsu is routinely engaged by foreign banks, securities dealers and insurers, while Christian Kunz strengthens the practice with his expertise in data, data protection, cybersecurity and technology law. Cyrill Diefenbacher and Gadi Winter are also recommended.
Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection
Corrado Rampini and Christian Kunz, the latter of whom was promoted to co-head in June 2023, lead Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s data privacy practice, which is ‘characterised by absolute competence, client proximity and flexibility’. The team often operates for clients on issues relating to AI and machine learning projects, data sharing and the implementation of data protection compliance projects. Rampini is regularly engaged by clients to advise on data protection due diligence matters attached to various transactions, while Kunz’s varied expertise includes cybersecurity, outsourcings of data and data transfers. Rehana Harasgama is also recommended.
Lawyer Rankings
- Fintech Switzerland
- Next Generation Partners Switzerland > TMT
- Data privacy and data protection Switzerland
- TMT Switzerland
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Zurich
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: arbitration
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Employment
- Fintech
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Insurance
- Leading firms: Italian-speaking Switzerland
- Private client
- Public law
- Real estate and construction
- Regulatory, compliance and investigations
- Sports law
- Tax