SWITZERLAND Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: David Vasella, Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Yannick Caballero Cuevas Walder Wyss Ltd
Walder Wyss Ltd was established in Zurich in 1972 and has since grown at record speed. Today, the firm has about 300 legal experts and approximately 150 support staff in six offices in Switzerland’s eco - nomic centres. It is an agile firm that is approachable, adapts to clients quickly and does not hide behind formality. Because it is fully integrated, partners bring in those people who have the greatest expertise and
are best-suited for a particular task. This helps avoid silos and ensures that work is carried out efficiently. Walder Wyss was the first large Swiss firm to strongly focus on tech, including data protection. The firm has one of the largest and most experienced teams in this area and advises clients in all sectors on Swiss data law, including technology, privacy, AI and IT.
Authors
David Vasella is a partner in the regulated markets, competition, tech and IP team at Walder Wyss. He advises Swiss and international companies and authorities on questions concerning data and
Hugh Reeves is a partner in the regulated markets, competition, tech and IP team at Walder Wyss. He advises clients on technology transactions, commercial contracts, telecommunications, intellectual
technology law. David specialises in data use, data and technology-related contracts, data security matters, cloud projects, data protection compliance and artificial intelligence. He regularly gives talks and writes for publications, for example, on datenrecht.ch, a Swiss platform on data law. He is a certified information privacy professional and manager (CIPP/E, CIPM), fellow of information privacy (FIP) and AI governance professional (AIGP). and IP team at Walder Wyss. His practice areas include information technology, data protection and outsourcing. Jürg has deep and extensive experience in the fields of data protection, information security and e-commerce, with a particular focus on transborder and international contexts. His competencies regarding data protection include drawing up data protection concepts and strategies for companies, leading and assisting compliance projects regarding implementation of privacy legislation for Swiss and international companies, and advising clients in regulated sectors (banking, insurance, healthcare, etc) on data protection requirements as well as cybersecurity. Jürg Schneider is a partner in the regulated markets, competition, tech
property and digitalisation. Hugh is active in the areas of data protection and e-commerce and assists clients with their entry or expansion into the Swiss market.
Yannick Caballero Cuevas is an associate in the regulated markets, competition, tech and IP team at Walder Wyss, working in both the Lausanne and Geneva offices. He advises clients on data protection law,
IT contracts, and regulatory issues relating to technology, including artificial intelligence.
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