Valfor Attorneys-at-law‘s data protection work centres on supporting organisations in adapting to Swiss data protection requirements, managing everyday privacy risks and responding to cyber incidents. The group also provides data and tech input on M&A transactions and works closely with clients in regulated sectors such as healthcare, telecoms and financial services. Data privacy and cyber-security specialist Leo Rusterholz chairs the group. In January 2025, Jean-Michel Clerc and Deborah Hondius joined the practice from legacy firm Mercuris Avocats and LALIVE respectively, following the departure of Stephan Hofer in December 2024.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Auctus Capital Partners
- AVIA Vereinigung
- fernao Group
- FLAGA Suisse
- Helvetica Capital
- SD Fiber Group
- Stadler Group
- Standortförderung Zürioberland
- Swiss KMU Partners
- Triviso
- VAMED Management
- ZSC Lions Eishockey
Work highlights
Advised Swiss KMU Partners in connection with all data protection-related requirements.
Advised a Swiss professional ice hockey team in the National League in relation to compliance with Swiss data protection laws.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Leo Rusterholz
Other key lawyers
Christoph Gasser; Stephanie Volz; Martina Reber; Jean-Michel Clerc; Deborah Hondius