TMT

VISCHER

VISCHER supports companies and public institutions with cloud migration projects, specifically when relating to sensitive data and applications, regulatory solutions for streaming media and entertainment content, and licensing agreements. The team is co-headed by Rolf Auf Der Maur, who advises domestic and international companies on TMT-related matters, especially regarding digitalisation and online businesses, and David Rosenthal, who has broad experience in advising and representing national and multinational clients in the areas of data protection, technology law, eDiscovery, and technology arbitration. Christian Wyss handles collaborations and joint ventures, and has extensive experience with technology transfer and licensing as well as technology-related issues in M&A deals.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm works in a very straightforward way. They combine expertise and what is relevant to the business well together. I appreciate the cooperation very much.'
‘I have worked closely with David Rosenthal for years and appreciate his pragmatic approach. I know whenever I have a problem in the area of data protection, IT, technology, that I can rely on him there.'
‘Vischer has a team that has a lot of experience in the TMT market, in addition to international know-how also in the local Swiss market. Both are essential for us. What sets Vischer apart is the parallel expertise available in tax issues relating to the TMT market. This reduces the interfaces in a project and helps keep administrative costs low.’
‘Vischer is very professional and still remains agile. Vischer reacts quickly and well in unexpected situations. Vischer, especially Rolf auf der Maur, is a very strong negotiator with a clear view of entrepreneurial interests. Rolf auf der Maur and his team have helped us several times in difficult negotiations to find a solution that took our interests into account and was acceptable to the other party.'

Key clients

Netflix
World Economic Forum
Allianz
AXA
Swisscom
Ringier
Additiv AG
CH Media TV AG
UBS
Raiffeisen
Comparis
Open Systems
Lyfegen
Radicant
Bucher Industries
Insel Spital
Implenia
Twint

Work highlights

Advised Netflix on copyright issues on the Swiss market.
Advised over two dozen banks (including of the Cantonal Banks of Berne, Lucerne, Argovia, Basel and Zurich), cantonal hospitals (including of Basel and Bern) and public authorities (including Zurich) on how to move to the cloud.
Advised two Swiss banks and one health insurance company in implementing generative AI solutions involving sensitive and highly confidential data.