Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd provides ‘exceptional legal counsel’, particularly in mandates where legal frameworks are still developing, including AI governance, automated driving and cloud infrastructure. The TMT practice is highly active in advising tech companies, automotive manufacturers and financial institutions. Heading the group are András Gurovits, whose broad experience spans IT, telecoms, data security and large-scale industrial projects; Clara-Ann Gordon, who leads on outsourcing and data protection matters; and Jacques Bonvin, who has a strong focus on technology-related transactions.
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- 'We had the pleasure of working with NKF's TMT practice, and we couldn't be more impressed. Their team provided exceptional legal counsel that was not only technically sound, but also deeply aligned with our business goals.' \n'What truly sets them apart is their unparalleled industry knowledge. They didn't just understand the law, they understood our business, the competitive landscape of NaaS, IaaS and SaaS, and the unique challenges we faced.' \n'The team's responsiveness and proactive approach were a major highlight. They were always available to answer our questions and provided clear, concise advice that allowed us to make confident decisions quickly.' \n'Thanks to their strategic guidance, we were able to update our full legal landscape of agreements and policies. We highly recommend NKF to any business in the technology, media or telecoms sector.' \n‘Working with Clara-Ann Gordon is always easy. She has a deep understanding of our specific business environment and objectives, enabling quick responses and business solutions.’ \n'We have been working closely with Niederer Kraft Frey and are extremely satisfied with their work. What makes this team unique is its deep sector expertise, combined with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.' \n'Their diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, which greatly enhances creativity and problem-solving.' \n'Overall, we consider NKF’s TMT practice to be a trusted partner for complex cross-border matters and would strongly recommend them to any potential client seeking legal support in this area.'
Key clients
- Capvis
- Partners Group
- BMW
- Mercedes Benz
- FIS International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- Harvey
- Miele
- EQT Future Fund
- Cinven/Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- Unit8 SA
- Climate Impulse
- Phoenix Technologies AG/Phoenix Systems AG
Work highlights
Advised Mercedes-Benz in connection with the use of image and video data for the training of driver assistance systems.
Advised Harvey on the legal framework in Switzerland for conducting AI-driven web scraping.
Advised FIS with regard to various questions relating to the use of AI tools on its internet platforms and the implementation of the HubSpot App.
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Practice head
András Gurovits; Clara-Ann Gordon; Jacques Bonvin
Other key lawyers
Janine Reudt-Demont; Lukas Mathis; Alexander Göbel; Boris Catzeflis; Grégoire Chappuis; Luisa Egli