Dr iur Jürg Schneider > Walder Wyss Ltd. > Lausanne, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Walder Wyss Ltd.
AVENUE DU THEATRE 1
P.O. BOX
1002 LAUSANNE
Switzerland

Work Department

IPIT

Position

Partner

Career

Jürg Schneider is a partner at Walder Wyss and head of our Lausanne office. His practice areas include Information Technology, Data Protection, and Outsourcing. He regularly advises both Swiss and international firms on comprehensive licensing, development, system integration, and global outsourcing projects. He has deep and extensive experience in the fields of data protection, information security, and e-commerce, with a particular focus on transborder and international contexts.

He has previously worked as a research assistant at the University of Neuchâtel, as a trainee at the legal department of the Canton of Neuchâtel, and in a Neuchâtel law firm.

Languages

Jürg Schneider speaks German, French, and English.

Memberships

Jürg Schneider is a member of the board of directors of the International Technology Law Association and former co-chair of its data protection committee.

Education

Jürg Schneider was educated at the University of Neuchâtel (lic. iur. 1992, Dr. iur. 1999).

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > TMT

Walder Wyss Ltd. has ‘profound knowledge’ in advising high-profile clients on a wide range of TMT-related matters including cloud migration projects for regulated industries, multi-stream projects, and litigation. David Vasella, who advises domestic and international clients on compliance implementation projects, data monetization, cloud outsourcing arrangements, and IT projects, heads the team. Hans Rudolf Trüeb specialises in technology transfer, licensing, distribution, cooperation and outsourcing projects, while Mark Reutter supports corporate and private clients in matters relating to technology and digitalisation. Jürg Schneider has expertise in comprehensive licensing, system integration, and global outsourcing projects. Michael Isler has a particular focus on regulated sectors such as life sciences and fintech.

Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection

Set within the broader TMT practice, the ‘outstanding’ data privacy team at Walder Wyss Ltd. is a strong choice for clients across a multitude of sectors, from technology and financial services to construction and real estate. Leading the practice is David Vasella, who enjoys a solid reputation across compliance implementation projects, data monetization and cloud outsourcing arrangements, among others. He is praised by clients as possessing a ‘business oriented mindset’ and ‘great communication skills’. Jürg Schneider leads the Lausanne office, bolstering the team with his cross-border and international expertise. Hannes Meyle handles matters pertaining to data protection and IT security matters and Martin Zobl is also recommended.