Kirsten Wesiak-Schmidt
Homburger‘Platinum tier’ Homburger counts blue-chip companies and technology giants among its key roster of clients, and it also boasts established relationships with data protection authorities in Switzerland. The practice is jointly helmed by Gregor Bühler and ’very diligent thinker’ Luca Dal Molin; the former is highly experienced in a significant amount of cross-border mandates and disputes, and the latter is a tour-de-force in relation to GDPR implementation, data transfers, and issues surrounding innovative technology. Kirsten Wesiak-Schmidt is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Homburger has a platinum tier practice.'
'Their focus is on quality, and they have a deep bench of really thoughtful lawyers.’
‘Luca Dal Molin is the leading Swiss privacy lawyer and the person that I go to for any Swiss law queries.'
'Luca Dal Molin is practical and experienced. He offers a Silicon Valley experience in the Swiss cantons.’
‘Luca Dal Molin is a very diligent thinker that makes him stand out of all of its competitors.’
'The team dealing with data protection is very knowledgeable, practical and friendly. Legal advice for corporate solutions are delivered very timely and thought-through. Very good not only for ongoing advice, but also for project work connected with the topic. Able to communicate very well in English and work with international companies.'
'The individuals are very friendly, very experienced in their area and business-oriented while at the same time being able to analyse a problem profoundly and academically. They respond quickly.'
'The team reacts in a timely manner and straight to the point. Their capabilities in the field are not only an add-on, but given the rising importance of the field, extremely good and they have a large range of practical experience. and I can only recommend their service.'
Key clients
- UBS
- Aosphere
- Roche
- Novartis
- Philip Morris
- SIX
- Swisscom
- Swiss Post
- Man Investments
- Zurich Insurance Group
- Zur Rose Suisse
- Viacar
- Helvetia
Work highlights
- Advised Allen & Overy’s aosphere as exclusive Swiss partner on data protection law matters.
- Advised renowned private bank as lead counsel on a global project to ensure cloud readiness.
- Advised Swiss online retailer on a global data breach.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gregor Bühler, Luca Dal Molin