Prof Dr Jurg Simon > Lenz & Staehelin > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Enjoying a strong reputation across the pharma, medical device and retail industries, Lenz & Staehelin advises notable clients across the full gamut of IP issues with demonstrable prowess in patent and licensing litigation as well as trade mark and design portfolio management. The department of ‘proactive, strategic thinkers and born litigators’, is reputed for its ability to handle landmark and complex issues for a consortium of established global clients. Joint practice head Thierry Calame utilises his longstanding experience in IP to assist with patents mandates and a broad range of arbitration, while fellow co-lead Jürg Simon is well-positioned to advise on significant patent litigation in the food and IT industry. Rounding out the team’s leadership is Sevan Antreasyan, who fields a considerable workload comprised of licensing and transactions related matters. ‘Outstanding’ Peter Ling further bolsters the team’s strength with his notable proficiency in litigation.

Praised for its ‘excellent technical knowledge’ and ‘pragmatic approach’, Lenz & Staehelin is well positioned to advise clients on big data, data security and outsourcing, with capabilities across several jurisdictions. Guy Vermeil, Lukas Morscher and Jürg Simon jointly helm the practice. Vermeil leverages his broad experience in IT and outsourcing matters to bolster the team, with Morscher contributing his expertise in technology, financial services and business sourcing to the practice. Simon fuses his knowledge in IP and competition to handle matters arising in the data privacy and protection space.