Bär & Karrer Ltd. operates at the forefront of mandates concerning digital transformations, telecoms regulations, data governance and emerging technologies. The team frequently advises on multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, including Swiss telecoms law, EU data protection regimes, financial market regulation, including AML/KYC guidelines, and evolving digital governance standards. Christian Kunz is ‘a preeminent legal expert’ in data protection, cybersecurity and technology law, whose practice spans cybercrime, cloud outsourcing, cross-border data transfers and data disclosure requests. He leads the group alongside Michele Bernasconi, a leading advisor on international litigation and arbitration, as well as in commercial and transactional matters involving the sports, media, energy, telecoms and IT industries. Jonas Bornhauser and Rehana Harasgama departed the firm in April and June 2025 respectively.

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'Christian Kunz is solution-oriented, with a deep understanding of markets, participants, and clients' needs.'
‘Great service, listening to clients' needs and providing pragmatic data protection solutions. Good grasp on complex international data transfer issues.’
‘It was a pleasure to work with Christian Kunz on data protection issues; he provided great service.’
'The TMT practice at Bär & Karrer stands out not just for its legal expertise, but for its proactive and integrated approach to client service.'
'The lawyers are not generalists. They are required to have prior industry experience. This ensures a fluency in jargon and an intuitive understanding of the commercial and operational challenges faced by companies.'
'Unlike firms that separate their TMT lawyers by practice area, Baer & Karrer's team is built as a unified, multidisciplinary group.'
'Christian Kunz stands as a preeminent legal expert and an indispensable asset to Bär & Karrer, distinguished by his unparalleled command of data, technology, media, and telecommunications law.'
‘Christian Kunz's expertise and business insights make him a truly valuable partner to every general counsel.’

Key clients

Bricksdock AG
EchoStar
Mina Foundation
Glencore
UEFA
c.technology
Zermatt Tourism Authority/Bonfire/Bergbahnen
Zoom Voice Communications

Work highlights

Advised UEFA on TMT-related issues, including broadcasting disputes, IT agreements and digital services.

Advised Bricksdock AG in connection with the development and launch of its B2B white label platform for digital real estate investments.

Advised the Mina Foundation in connection with its mission to advance a secure, privacy-focused and decentralised Web3 infrastructure.

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