Capable of handling both contentious and non-contentious issues, Kellerhals Carrard regularly acts for clients situated within broadcasting, telecoms, banking and life sciences sectors. The practice is jointly led by Daniel Alder, Daniel Emch and Nicolas Mosimann. Alder is considerably experienced in IP aspects, while Emch bolsters the practice with his expertise in contentious matters. Mosimann is a strong choice for start-ups requiring assistance with software, robotics and blockchain issues, among others.

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Key clients

  • Magnolia International AG
  • Moonlake Immunotherapy
  • MNC SA
  • Orell Füssli AG
  • Stiftung Zewo
  • Swiss Broadcasting Company (SRG SSR)
  • Swiss Football League
  • Swisscom
  • T.R.B. International SA
  • Vivendi / Groupe Editis / Interforum

Work highlights

  • Advised Zewo Foundation regarding the requirements of the new Data Protection Act and its impact on the Swiss non-profit sector. We proposed a new wording of the Zewo standard for the new data protection requirements that all Swiss charities certified by Zewo (e.g. Swiss Red Cross, Helvetas, WWF) will have to abide by.
  • Defending Interforum (subsidiary of Vivendi Group) in an appeal procedure before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court against a decision of the Competition Commission. Furthermore, Kellerhals Carrard provides legal support in contractual issues such as distribution and licensing agreements.
  • Providing data protection and regulatory advice in connection with a service that allows consumers to purchase public transport tickets via their smartphone and to be billed by their telephone operator.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Alder, Daniel Emch, Nicolas Mosimann