Wenger Plattner

IP, IT & Data Protection, Art Law & Entertainment Law, Competition Law, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Litigation & Arbitration, M&A / Corporate

Dirk Spacek is a partner and advises Swiss and international companies on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law and business, particularly regarding data-driven business models and regulatory matters. His extensive experience at international law firms and many in-house secondments has given him a deep understanding of global technology companies and their customers. Clients value him as a pragmatic and entrepreneurial advisor with a keen strategic perspective.

His expertise includes intellectual property law, regulation of digital platforms and media, entertainment, e-commerce, outsourcing, cloud and IT-system integration projects, data protection and cybersecurity. He also advises technology-oriented SMEs and startups on contract management (external legal services) and supports technology-related M&A transactions. Another focus is advising and representing clients in complex commercial disputes. Dirk regularly represents clients before state courts and is a certified mediator with the ITDR (Institution for IT and Data Dispute Resolution).

Dirk Spacek is recommended by international rankings such as Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal. He regularly publishes and lectures on current developments in his fields of expertise and is active in Swiss and international professional organizations, including ITechLaw, IBA, IAPP, and AIPPI. His long background as a musician informs his understanding of creative processes in innovation- and media-driven industries.

Since 2026 Partner Wenger Plattner, 2019-2026 Partner CMS Switzerland, 2013-2019 Managing Associate (mandate lead); In‑house secondee Walder Wyss AG, 2009-2013 Associate and Senior Associate Lenz & Staehelin

German, English, French, Spanish

IBA (International Bar Association), ZAV (Zurich Bar Association), AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property), LES (Licensing Executive Society), ITechLaw Association, IPAA (International Association of Privacy Professionals)

LL.M., Columbia University, USA (2012), Bar admission (2009), Dr. iur. (2005)