VISCHER advises a range of domestic and international clients, from financial institutions to government bodies, on a comprehensive scope of compliance and regulatory issues in the field of TMT law. The team has advised on precedent-setting matters in the Swiss cloud computing compliance area and regularly advises Swiss banks and public entities. Furthermore, the team is active in the media and entertainment sector, whilst also frequently acting as Swiss counsel to major international law firms on TMT issues. David Rosenthal is ‘regarded as one of the leading experts in data protection’ and his clients range from major international corporations to Swiss start-ups. Rosenthal co-heads the team with Rolf Auf Der Maur, who specialises in the media, telecommunications and IT sectors and is active on digitalisation matters. Elias Mühlemann is a key team member.
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‘I like the straightforward approach. The team around David is very approachable, you can always call and the advice helps in everyday business life. You feel well advised and are also made aware of new laws and regulations without getting the feeling that David and his team mainly want to sell hours, but want to help.’
‘David is not only an expert in legal matters but also in technical matters. This is extremely valuable, as there are very few lawyers who are familiar with both the technical and legal aspects.’
‘The uniqueness of VISCHER's team is that they can keep pace with the rapid technological developments.’
‘The VISCHER experts have an exceptional understanding of business.’
‘One of the standout features of this practice is its exceptional expertise in data protection law. The team is known for delivering pragmatic and business-oriented solutions, ensuring that clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also practical for their operations. Furthermore, they are well-connected within the industry, which can be helpful as well.’
‘The primary reason for the firm's outstanding expertise in data protection is David Rosenthal. With his unique background in both technical and legal fields, combined with his extensive experience, he is regarded as one of the leading experts in data protection.’
Key clients
- ETH AI Center
- Netflix
- Swisscom
- CH Media TV
- Additiv
- Sympany
- Hostpoint
- World Economic Forum
- Swisscom
Work highlights
- Advising the ETH AI Center in relation to training a new large language model (LLM) for Switzerland.
- Advised Additiv on setting up a comprehensive ecosystem for the distribution of finance products through leading retailer Coop, branded as "coop finance".
- Advised BKW, among others, on implementing its AI governance and risk framework.
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Elias Mühlemann
Practice head
Rolf Auf der Maur; David Rosenthal
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Elias Mühlemann