Martin Eckert > MME Legal | Tax | Compliance > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance Offices
ZOLLSTRASSE 62
PO BOX 1758
CH-8031 ZURICH
Switzerland
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Martin Eckert
Work Department
Data / Technology / IP | Governance / ESG | Regulatory Compliance | Blockchain / Digital Assets | Trade / Logistics / Competition | Banking / Insurance
Position
As one of MME’s three founding partners, Dr. Martin Eckert is a generalist. He brings extensive experience advising internationally oriented data, technology and trading companies – including M&A. He is a renowned climate law and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pioneer.
Career
His professional focus is on blockchain, IT, IP, data protection, procurement, technology law, telecommunications and high-tech industries – including medical technology.
As a recognized expert, he and his team are called upon by banks and insurance companies in numerous large and complex IT outsourcing, cyber risk, artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain and data protection (DSGVO) projects.
Martin is a data protection and cyber risk expert and built up MME’s successful Cyber Incident Response Team.
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- World IT Lawyers (WITL)
- The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Swiss Intellectual Property Institute (INGRES)
- Swico (Member Legal Circle)
- Membre honoraire de l’Ordre des avocats vaudois (OAV)
Education
- 1994
- Admitted to the Bar
- 1992
- University Zurich (Dr. iur.)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection
Counting a host of multi-national blue-chip corporations and start-ups in its client roster, MME Legal | Tax | Compliance is well-positioned to advise on data issues arising from disruptive technologies and a multitude of cross-border mandates. The team is helmed by Caroline Gaul, who possesses a strong grounding in Swiss and EU data protection law and data protection mandates. Martin Eckert frequently handles data issues pertaining to emerging technologies and technology-related business models. Michael Kunz is also recommended.
Switzerland > TMT
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises on a variety of TMT-related matters with a specialism in assisting domestic and international clients with the analysis of the legal challenges and tax regulatory landscapes of the implementation and use of blockchain-based systems such as digital currency. The firm counsels a range of tech-growth companies, from start-ups to established international businesses. Michael Kunz has a particular focus on managing software and end-user licence agreements on top of his knowledge of IP regulatory compliance in the blockchain space. Martin Eckert and Caroline Gaul are experienced partners within the team who focus on technology-related compliance and providing advice on digitalisation strategies.