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Data privacy and data protection

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Bär & Karrer Ltd.

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Rated as an ‘excellent’, Bär & Karrer Ltd. is frequently retained by a diverse client roster for advice regarding privacy requirements, cybersecurity risks, and the development of data-drive products and services. The offering is helmed by Corrado Rampini, who frequently handles data protection due diligence work arising from a stable of M&A and capital markets transactions, and Christian Kunz, whose varied arsenal of skills is comprised of cybercrime, the monetisation of data, and data disclosure requests, to name a few. Jonas Bornhauser contributes his transactional and advisory capabilities to the group, while Rehana Harasgama’s expertise includes AI, digital platform, and advertising issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Provide practical solutions. Good network globally. Provided budget for project and notified us in advance when approaching limits.’

  • ‘Excellent, friendly and professional service, very responsive and proactively keeps project moving. Practical suggestions and texts which could be implemented directly.’

  • ‘A high degree of client orientation where the client and their needs are in focus.’

  • ‘The staff at Bär & Karrer give you the feeling that you can rely on them in any situation, while always treating their clients as equals. The services provided by Rehana Harasgama, who embodies this combination of expertise, commitment and a friendly atmosphere in a special way, deserve particular mention.’

  • ‘Working with Bär & Karrer Ltd. Switzerland has been an absolute game-changer for our business. From the very start, we were impressed by their deep understanding of our industry and their genuine passion for helping us succeed. Their team is not just knowledgeable but also incredibly proactive. They anticipated our needs and provided tailored solutions that truly exceeded our expectations.'

  • 'Their team combines technical expertise with exceptional communication skills. They explained complex concepts clearly and kept us informed every step of the way. Their strategic insights and innovative solutions helped us navigate challenging situations and achieve outstanding results.'

  • ‘Working with Christian Kunz from Bär & Karrer has been an absolute pleasure. I was impressed by his deep understanding of our industry and his unwavering commitment to helping us succeed. Christian's knowledge and expertise are truly remarkable, but what sets him apart is his ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies that deliver tangible results.'

  • 'The contact and co-operation is always very professional, goal-oriented and collegial.’

Key clients

  • UBS
  • Credit Suisse
  • Mina Foundation
  • Zermatt Tourism Authority
  • Bonfire Ltd.
  • nspm ltd.
  • c.technology

Work highlights

  • Advised UBS on the sharing of personal data and client identifying data within the existing and new group during the (pre-)merger with Credit Suisse.
  • Advised Mina Foundation on all Swiss legal matters in connection with its world-leading zero-knowledge proof blockchain project.
  • Advised Zermatt Tourism and Bonfire Ltd. on the overall structuring of the processing of tourist data in connection to a major digitalisation project.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Corrado Rampini, Christian Kunz

Other key lawyers

Jonas Bornhauser, Rehana Harasgama