Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd specialises in information technology, telecommunications and intellectual property law and advises on these issues in the context of the finance and banking, pharmaceuticals, retail and construction industries. The practice focuses on advice and analysis regarding emerging technologies, with AI and large language models being a recent point of activity. Beyond transactional and advisory assistance, the team offers litigation services and also has experience in representing clients in complex international arbitrations. Roland Mathys heads the team and advises on all matters relating to software development, tech-related IP issues and emerging technologies, with a strong presence in the legal cybersecurity market. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer specialises in data protection and competition law. A recent partner-level addition in Geneva, Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald, has strengthened the firm’s presence in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Practice head
Roland Mathys
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Lorenza Ferrari Hofer; Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald