MLL Legal is recognised for its comprehensive coverage of technology, digital regulation and data-driven business models. The group is frequently engaged on mandates involving Swiss and international data frameworks, emerging digital governance regimes and sector-specific compliance across finance, healthcare, retail and mobility. The department is driven by Nicola Benz, who advises on a wide range of commercial contracts, competition and regulatory matters, and data protection issues, and Lukas Bühlmann, whose practice focuses on e-commerce, data protection, digital advertising and digital business models. Michael Reinle and Michael Schüepp play key roles in the team’s data and technology mandates. The practice continues to strengthen its bench with the qualification of Gabriel Privat in September 2025.
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Nicola Benz’s practice is focused on technology and life sciences transactions. She assists technology companies of all sizes, from start-ups to established players, as well as investors, suppliers and customers across a broad range of industries and sectors.
Nicola Benz’s expertise covers outsourcing, licensing, joint ventures and collaborations and associated intellectual property issues. She also has considerable experience advising on all types of commercial contracts, competition and regulatory issues and data protection.
Nicola Benz is recognised as a globally leading patent and technology licensing lawyer, as well as a leading practitioner in the field of intellectual property.
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'We worked with MLL on an international research project and experienced excellent collaboration throughout. The MLL team was energetic, highly efficient and well coordinated, demonstrating a strong team spirit.'
'MLL stands out for its proactive and client-focused approach, commercial understanding and ability to deliver practical and timely solutions across jurisdictions.'
'We worked with Lukas Bühlmann on an international collaboration project and greatly appreciated his practical and well-balanced approach. He combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial insight.'
‘Michael Reinle has exceptional knowledge, pragmatism and stamina; he understands clients’ needs, knows the business and legal landscape by heart and brings the desired solutions to life.’
‘Great team, well connected. Good industry knowledge.’
‘Lukas Bühlmann stands out as the driving force. Capable, smart, nice to work with.’
‘Their TMT practice has great depth and excellent problem solvers. We have enjoyed their professionalism and communication skills on very complex matters - they are very easy to work with.’
‘Lukas Bühlmann and Michael Reinle are wonderful practitioners who are recognised as true experts in their field.’
Key clients
- International Trade Centre IFPMA British American Tobacco Switzerland SA Tillotts Pharma AG Schweiz Tourismus HANDELSVERBAND.swiss Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation Coop AG isolutions AG Alife Health
Work highlights
Counselled a national retail association on legal and regulatory matters in e-commerce and digital consumer protection.