Regarded as a ‘legally very skilful team with a good long-term understanding of business needs’, MLL Legal demonstrates prowess across international e-commerce projects, cybersecurity issues, and data protection surrounding AI and other innovative technology, enabling it to operate for a stellar variety of clients, ranging from telecom and media companies to banking services providers and insurers. Lukas Bühlmann, who is particularly knowledgeable in legal issues at the interface of competition law and digital commerce, and Nicola Benz, who reinforces the team’s strengths with her considerable expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, jointly lead the group. Another key name to note is the ’very pragmatic’ Michael Reinle, who is fully immersed in the realm of software and IT, with notable skills in relation to cloud computing, SaaS, and the Internet of Things. Michael Schüepp is also recommended.
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‘Lukas Bühlmann is one of the top-notch data privacy lawyers in Switzerland and active expert in several fora and networks. He is friendly.'
‘Lukas Bühlmann is one of the leading data protection experts in Switzerland. Pragmatic, to the point. An internationally renowned player.’
‘Pragmatic and commercial legal advice at all times.'
'Good international network of law firms connected with MLL Legal. Collaboration is always smooth, nice and to the point.’
‘Michael Reinle is very pragmatic and thinks like a business partner.’
‘The team is known for its pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, providing actionable advice that aligns with clients' business goals. With a strong international presence and a multilingual team, they effectively handle cross-border operations.’
‘Very knowledgeable, thorough, meticulous, friendly and patient.’
‘Legally very skilful team with a good long-term understanding of business needs.’
Key clients
- Baxter Ltd.
- Herzog & De Meuron
- British American Tobacco Switzerland SA
- Cofra Holding AG
- International Trade Centre
- HANDELSVERBAND.swiss
- Avobis Group
- Meltwater News International
- Titlis Bergbahnen AG
- HotellerieSuisse
Work highlights
- Assisted the members of the trade association HotellerieSuisse with developing a legal-tech based toolbox and assisting them with complying with the new Swiss data privacy act and EU-GDPR.
- Acting as privacy expert for BAT Switzerland SA and providing regulatory advice.
- Acting as Swiss local privacy experts to the Baxter Group and advising regularly on various aspects of Swiss data privacy laws and other healthcare-related regulatory issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lukas Bühlmann; Nicola Benz
Other key lawyers
Michael Reinle; Michael Schüepp