Nicola Benz > MLL Legal > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

MLL Legal represents and advises a broad range of clients such as software companies, e-commerce platforms, IT outsourcing service providers, and TV broadcasters on a host of TMT-related matters including IT outsourcing, licensing maintenance, regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and e-commerce projects. The team also has particular expertise in advising on the legal implications of emerging technologies, like AI or blockchain, and technology transfer projects. Nicola Benz, who co-heads the practice, supports clients such as investors and suppliers across the life sciences and technology industries in outsourcing, licensing, joint ventures, and collaborations, as well as associated intellectual property issues. Co-head Lukas Bühlmann advises domestic and international clients on matters relating to e-commerce, data protection, advertising, and the legal aspects of the digital economy. Michael Reinle has extensive expertise in areas such as software development, licensing, and data transfers. Michael Schüepp sports a special focus on e-commerce, data protection as well as unfair competition and antitrust law in the online context.

Noted for its ‘exceptional capacity for innovative thinking and adept problem-solving skills’, MLL Legal fields a strong practice across a diverse range of matters, including international e-commerce projects, cybersecurity issues as well as advice on the modernisation of data protection laws. Its varied client roster consists of e-commerce platforms, online retailers and IT outsourcing service providers. Digital economy expert Lukas Bühlmann jointly leads the practice alongside Nicola Benz, who particularly focuses on the technology and life sciences industries. ‘Smart and hard-working’ Michael Reinle strengthens the practice with his proficiencies across IP, software development and technology-related transactions, among others. Michael Schüepp is another name to note in the practice.

Jointly led by Nicola Benz and the ‘very smart, very strategic‘ Simon Holzer, the Zurich based team at MLL Legal acts for universities and pharma companies in matters involving the drafting and negotiation of clinical trial and cooperation agreements, pricing disputes, and the use of blockchain within a pharma context. Benz primarily advises technology companies, investors, and suppliers on outsourcing and collaboration related issues within the life sciences sector. IP litigator Holzer is well known for his broad expertise in matters involving FRAND cases and standard essential patents, with the pharma industry being his key area of focus. Ulrike Ciesla has vast experience in handling patent prosecution and appeal proceedings, while Louisa Galbraith is well versed in mandates concerning unfair competition and trade marks.