Dr Kilian Schärli > MLL Legal > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
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8031 ZÜRICH
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Dr Kilian Schärli
Work Department
Intellectual Property | DLT, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies | Life Sciences & Healthcare
Position
Kilian Schärli works with domestic and international clients in the technology, industrial and internet sectors. He specializes in the fields of intellectual property, blockchain, unfair competition, licensing and distribution. He has particular expertise in commercial and transactional work relating to these fields. Kilian is a notary public in Zug and Co-Head of MLL’s Blockchain Industry Group.
Career
Partner with MLL (since 2019), LESI YMC Vice-Chair for the Pan-European Region (2019), Associate with MLL (2012-2019), Attorney with Global Trade Expertise, Chicago (2011–2012), Admitted to the bar in Switzerland and licensed as a notary public in Zug (2011), Legal clerk at the District Court of Lucerne (2010), Trainee with a leading business law firm in Zug/Zurich (2009-2010), Internship with UBS Investment Bank, Legal & Compliance, Zurich (2008)
Education
University of Lucerne, Dr. iur. (2013), The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, in cooperation with Peking University, Beijing, LL.M. (2012), University of Lucerne, MLaw (2009)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Fintech
(Leading individuals)Praised by clients for being ‘practical and plugged in’, MLL Legal is a strong choice for clients pursuing new technologies, such as innovative financing structures and new business models utilising fintech. The team routinely operates for banks and financial institutions, as well as fintech start-ups and securities firms. Steering the practice is Kilian Schärli and Reto Luthiger, with the former being particularly active in the technology, industrial and internet sectors, while the latter is noted for his experience in the remit of financial markets regulatory work and civil law matters. Catrina Luchsinger Gähwiler acts for a diverse client base comprised of banks, asset managers and investment vehicles. Ronald Kogens departed in May 2023.
Switzerland > Public law
MLL Legal’s practice group has extensive experience in the production and distribution of a range of regulated products, including pharmaceuticals, medical products, tobacco and cosmetics. The team regularly advises and represents clients on all public procurement matters. The team is co-headed by Simon Holzer, who has extensive expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, and Michael Reinle, who advises clients in the software, IT, and telecoms industries. Kilian Schärli has a special focus on blockchain pharmaceutical use cases and transactions in the life sciences sector. Daniel Donauer, who was promoted to senior associate in 2023, has expertise in the implementation and regulation of cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco and therapeutic products.
Comparative Guides
Switzerland: Fintech | February 2024 | This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in Switzerland. |
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