Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Christian Kunz
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.
Michele Bernasconi
Michele Bernasconi advises on a broad range of sports, media, energy, telecom and IT matters, acting for both domestic and international clients. He has particular expertise in international litigation and arbitration as well as in commercial and transactional work relating to such industries.
His recent experience includes advice on outsourcing and joint venture projects, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements, ambush marketing, regulatory and antitrust work in both the telecom and sport sector, software licensing, electricity transmission and distribution, doping matters as well as international transfers of football players.
Michele Bernasconi lectures on international sports law at the University of Zurich. He regularly speaks and publishes articles on topics within his practice areas. He is Co-director of the UEFA Football Law Programme.
Michele Bernasconi is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers and Legal 500 further lists him in the Hall of Fame for his excellent work. Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal have listed him among the leading lawyers in Switzerland in the sports as well as in the technology, media and telecommunications sector for years. In 2018 Who's Who Legal recognized Michele Bernasconi with the global award "Sports Lawyer of the Year" as well as "Thought Leader" for the sports and data protection sector. In 2016 Who's Who Legal ranks him among the nine "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" for Sports & Entertainment worldwide. In its 2013 edition, the International Who's Who of regulatory communication lawyers described Michele Bernasconi as one of the "10 Most Highly Regarded Individuals Worldwide".
Markus Wang
Markus Wang heads the intellectual property team and co-heads the life sciences group of the firm. His practice covers a wide range of contentious and non-contentious patent, trademark, copyright and other IP-related issues, in particular in the pharmaceutical, biotech and IT sector. He frequently drafts and negotiates license, outsourcing and R&D agreements. Furthermore, he specializes in regulatory matters in the fields of life sciences and health care.
Markus Wang lectures on intellectual property law at the University of Fribourg. He has written two books on design protection and contributed chapters to the latest commentary on Swiss trademark law and to several books on other IP, IT and life sciences topics. Further, he has published several articles for periodicals in these fields.
Markus Wang is recognized as a leading practitioner in the field of intellectual property in professional and life sciences publications and listings such as Chambers Europe, European Legal Experts, Who's Who Legal, WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals and IAM Patent 1000.
Team Services
Our Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Practice Group is at the cutting edge of the digital revolution. We are committed to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We provide guidance on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data analytics, and blockchain, enabling our clients to harness the transformative power of these innovations. Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about assisting clients in navigating the complex challenges and unlocking the opportunities presented by the digital revolution. Our TMT Practice Group has extensive experience and enjoys a strong reputation in classic technology matters, media-related work and has a unique position in Switzerland for regulatory telecom matters. Our TMT Practice Group works closely together and has many joint projects, with our Data Protection & Digital Economy Practice Group.
Services include advice on:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of IT-related contracts
- Outsourcing and software development contracts, including representation of parties in IT licenses disputes
- Social media and new media, mobile applications, digital channels offers
- Advice on M&A transactions and joint ventures in the TMT sector
- Advice on telecom regulatory and competition law matters, including representation before the competent authorities
- Advise in media related litigation and arbitration cases
- Advice in relation with media rights agreements, including representation before arbitral tribunals and ordinary state courts
- Data-driven business models and platform solutions (XaaS, cloud services, data centers, IoT, online platforms, digital marketplaces)
- Digitalization and digital transformation
- Digital infrastructure and technology transactions
- Projects based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Big Data analytics, Autonomous Systems, etc.
- Advice on Metaverse / NFT projects and platforms and other advanced technology projects
- Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) projects / Smart Contracts
- eMobility, Online Marketing, Gaming and eSports
- Digitalized capital markets / crypto finance
- FinTech / InsurTech / CorpTech
- Digital regulation
- Cybercrime, digital finance, data and confidentiality-related criminal cases