Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd boasts extensive experience across cloud migration, data governance, AI deployment and digital infrastructure modernisation. The practice operates across advisory, transactional and contentious work, and is noted for its handling of emerging areas such as AI compliance, cybersecurity and cross-border data transfers. At the helm is Roland Mathys, who advises on outsourcing, SaaS and cloud transactions, as well as major technology projects, and Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald, who assists with complex data protection matters, software development, and new technologies. Both are experienced in managing cyber incidents and data breaches. Noémi Ziegler, formerly of MME Legal | Tax | Compliance, joined the team in April 2025 and advises on all aspects of data, AI and IT law, with particular familiarity with regulatory frameworks in sectors such as insurance, health and financial services.
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Key clients
- ABB Adobe Aity AG Amazon Amazon Web Services Aon Avaloq Axpo BASF Berner Kantonalbank Chubb CSS Insurance Dassault DHL DocuSign Emirates Facebook/Meta Givaudan Hilton Husqvarna/Gardena Kanebo Kardex LG Lindt & Sprüngli Mandarin Oriental Manor Mettler Toledo Microsoft Migros Genossenschafts-Bund Mondelez Novartis Ringier Salesforce Samsung SAP SIX Paynet Sky Sonova Standard Chartered SUSE Swiss Digital Initiative Swiss Life Swizzonic Tata Consultancy Services Temu Tesla TikTok/Bytedance UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology Valiant Valora Vifor Viva Frida Voi
Work highlights
Retained by MGB to advise them in the renewal of several upcoming strategic ICT contracts with software vendors, including Microsoft and SAP.
Advised Avaloq in the redesign of its contractual framework.
Assisted Givaudan in numerous data protection matters and legal assessments.
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Practice head
Roland Mathys; Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
Other key lawyers
David Mamane; Lorenza Ferrari Hofer; Noémi Ziegler; Annapoorni Sitaraman; Manon Baur