CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. fields a TMT practice that is especially active in data protection, privacy governance and digital compliance. The team advises financial institutions, technology companies and education providers on regulatory questions, while also supporting clients in emerging areas such as blockchain, AdTech, medical SaaS, cloud migration and cross-border data strategies. The practice is led by Dirk Spacek, whose expertise in data, technology and digital business models anchors the group’s work across both compliance and contentious matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The staff at CMS are highly competent and always courteous and friendly. I want to highlight Dirk Spacek.' \n'The team stands out for its exceptional effectiveness and deep commitment to its clients. They approach each matter with remarkable engagement, ensuring that strategies are not only legally sound but also practical.' \n'The team combines professional excellence with genuine dedication, making them a top choice for clients seeking both strategic guidance and effective execution.' \n'The individuals we work with stand out through their exceptional expertise, unwavering commitment and remarkable ability to combine technical precision with practical solutions.' \n'We particularly value their ability to listen closely, understand our priorities and tailor advice to the specific context rather than relying on generic solutions.' \n‘Available and pragmatic.’ \n'CMS has a large international network for reviewing IT contracts, which is extremely beneficial to us. CMS handles the cases with local counsel, which saves us a lot of work. The collaboration is very pleasant.' \n‘Dirk Spacek is extremely competent and has a good grasp of the key contractual risks. He works pragmatically. Working with him is a pleasure.’
Key clients
- Ascom Holding AG
- Better Cotton Initiative
- Ecostal Group
- Global Digital Currency AG
- Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG/EIM Global
- Ionity GmbH
- LeapNode GmbH
- March International AG
- Microsoft Switzerland Ltd LiabCo.
- mobile Health AG
- nChain Group
- Quadient S.A.
Work highlights
Assisted the Better Cotton Initiative with a global data privacy assessment for its sustainability platform, addressing cross-border data flows and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised the Ecostal Group on its acquisition of Solexis, handling corporate structuring, IP due diligence and data privacy compliance.
Supported Microsoft Switzerland in negotiating a cloud computing procurement contract with a Swiss governmental entity.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Dirk Spacek
Other key lawyers
Alain Raemy; Olivia Zingg