‘Highly competent’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG advises a multitude of clients on cross-border data transfers, security and information management, and data privacy related litigation. The ’highly efficient, pragmatic and reliable problem-solver’ co-lead Clara-Ann Gordon demonstrates prowess in outsourcing, data protection and internal investigations. Fellow co-lead András Gurovits possesses considerable expertise across technology, corporate and arbitration matters, while Jacques Bonvin focuses on the transactional side of the practice. Key contact Janine Reudt-Demont bolsters the practice with wide-ranging experience across technology, IP and data privacy.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We very much appreciate the cooperation with the firm. The cooperation is very pleasant. When we need assistance in a legal area, we receive feedback relatively quickly. ’

  • ‘Professional, experienced, pragmatic, fast, reliable’

  • ‘Clara-Ann Gordon is a highly efficient, pragmatic and reliable problem solver. She is extremely good at understanding the challenges of the business world and suggesting solutions that are appropriate to the circumstances. Working with her is always extremely pleasant, which is also encouraged by her good sense of humour.’

  • ‘Highly competent.’

  • ‘Clara-Ann Gordon is to the point, hands-on and responsive’

  • ‘With the new Swiss Data Protection law on the horizon, we needed an overview of what we needed to set up as mandatory, what can be postponed and what is not necessary, Clare Ann Gordon and Janine Reudt Dumont, provided great advice.’

  • ‘Clara-Ann Gordon as the lead, is a remarkable privacy expert, her associate Janine Reudt Dumont provided great work product, easy to use, very comprehensive.’

Key clients

  • Capvis
  • Partners Group
  • EQT Future Fund
  • Cinven; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
  • Nederman Holding AB
  • Microsoft Schweiz GmbH
  • BRUSA HyPower
  • HCL Technologies
  • Pitcher AG
  • ClearSpace
  • SWISSto12
  • General Motors Europe
  • Belimo
  • ZimmerBiomet
  • RUAG
  • DXC
  • Winterthur Diesel & Gas
  • Bühler Group
  • Schindler
  • SR Technics

Work highlights

  • Advised Nederman Holding AB, an environmental technology company and a global leader in industrial air filtration, on the acquisition of MBE AG. The NKF Data Protection Team conducted a review and assessment of all matters related to the environmental technology and data protection compliance of the target.
  • Advised Microsoft Schweiz GmbH with regard to the Public Clouds Contract concluded on 27 September 2022 with the Swiss Federation and assisted in the negotiations. Further information can be derived from the official website of the Swiss Federal Council.
  • Advises General Motors on a regular basis on all questions relating to the online sales of its cars in Switzerland.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

András Gurovits, Clara-Ann Gordon

Other key lawyers

Jacques Bonvin, Janine Reudt-Demont