Valfor Attorneys-at-law acts for a broad mix of software developers, energy providers, healthcare operators and consumer brands across technology, data and digital regulatory matters. The practice is led by Leo Rusterholz, who is proficient across technology and outsourcing transactions, transitional services arrangements, licensing frameworks, distribution models and e-commerce regulatory matters. In January 2025, the firm merged with Mercuris Avocats, seeing Jean-Michel Clerc and Deborah Hondius join the team, following the departure of Stephan Hofer in 2024.
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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 Triviso in connection with the evolution of its enterprise resource planning solution, including assessment of legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the drafting of new contractual documentation.
Advised a global entertainment company and game developer on all Swiss law aspects in relation to the distribution of a new game that provides for in-game user-to-user communication and loot boxes that can be purchased against fiat currency or in-game currency earned.
Advised a global retailer of health and wellness products on all Swiss law aspects in relation to the implementation of an AI-based chatbot engaging with Swiss customers.
Practice head
Leo Rusterholz
Other key lawyers
Christoph Gasser; Stephanie Volz; Martina Reber; Jean-Michel Clerc; Deborah Hondius