Mr Roland Mathys > Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s ‘excellent’ team uses its expertise in information technology, telecommunication, and intellectual property law to provide specialist knowledge in various industries such as finance, health sciences and pharma, and construction. The practice supports clients in international arbitrations arising out of ICT contracts and provides advice for the legal implications of emerging technologies such as big data, Internet of Things, and AI. Team head Roland Mathys advises in all matters relating to software development, digital platforms, technology licensing, and outsourcing transactions. Alongside being a competition law specialist, David Mamane has expertise in telecommunication law and license agreements. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer ‘has great experience in TMT and data privacy and data protection’ as well as media and leisure (including social media), advertising, marketing, and sponsoring matters. Samuel Klaus departed the team in April 2023 for an in-house position.

Reputed for its work handling the utilisation of blockchain technology, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is well-equipped to manage issues surrounding digital assets, legal and regulatory compliance aspects as well as crowdfunding projects. Recommended for its ‘extraordinary level of competence and expertise’, the firm’s stellar client roster includes a variety of funds, banks and financial institutions. Olivier Favre, Tarek Houdrouge and Roland Mathys jointly spearhead the practice. Zurich-based Favre’s reputation for transactional and advisory work is prominent, and Geneva-based Houdrouge covers an array of fintech work, from cross-border M&A to venture capital. Mathys is intimately familiar with outsourcing transactions and major technology projects, while Caroline Clemetson possesses notable experience in the realm of banking and finance law. Grégoire Wuest regularly handles multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Active across telecoms, pharma and retail sectors among others, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd’s ‘highly qualified’ practice combines its technological and legal knowledge to advise on big data analysis, ICT related regulatory work and ICT disputes. Practice head Roland Mathys is routinely engaged to advise on outsourcing transactions and major technology projects, alongside a variety of other data matters. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is noted for her ability to handle complex disputes in this area, while Samuel Klaus is accomplished in managing IT security and cybercrime matters among others.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s administrative law and public procurement team, led by David Mamane and Yves Jeanrenaud, has long-term experience in the energy, life sciences, media, and transport industries, and often represents clients before the cantonal and federal courts. Mamane has special expertise in competition law, energy regulation, and public procurement. Real estate and construction expert Jeanrenaud regularly advises and represents clients in public procurement issues, building permits, and due diligence procedures, and has experience in environmental law, and energy law. The team benefits from the expertise of specialists in other fields, such as Roland Mathys and Lorenza Ferrari Hofer, who support the team on technology and IP-related public law issues, Philipp Groz, with domestic and international dispute resolution, and Grégoire Wuest who supports on banking and finance issues.