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Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s team possesses ’in depth know-how’ of matters such as IP and IT-related transactions, licensing deals, technology spin-offs, outsourcing, and AI. Team co-head András Gurovits has ‘great expertise’ in IT, telecoms, data privacys, and industrial projects. The team is also co-headed by Clara-Ann Gordon, who has a particular focus on outsourcing and data protection as well as representing clients in litigation and ADR proceedings. Jacques Bonvin, who joined from Tavernier Tschanz in January 2023, and Karim Piguet , who joined from Valfor in January 2023, use their corporate expertise to support on technology-related matters.
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‘I have worked with Jacques Bonvin for more than 10 years and he is one of the best corporate lawyers I know.’
‘We appreciate the cooperation very much. The cooperation is very pleasant, and we always receive quick feedback and support in our legal matters.’
‘Andras Gurovits has a great expertise and helps us a lot in our legal matters or questions. It is a very pleasant cooperation.’
‘Very good quality of the delivery and with the team members we worked with, we feel well covered end to end.’
‘Great response time, team acting as trusted advisors.’
‘Highly competent.’
‘To the point, hands-on, responsive.’
Key clients
- Capvis
- Partners Group
- EQT Future Fund
- Cinven; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- Unit8 SA
- Phoenix Systems AG
- Nederman Holding AB
- Microsoft Schweiz GmbH
- BRUSA HyPower
- HCL Technologies
- Pitcher AG
- Index Ventures
- Accel
- ClearSpace
- SWISSto12
- General Motors Europe
- Belimo
- ZimmerBiomet
- RUAG
- DXC
- Winterthur Diesel & Gas
- Bühler Group
- Schindler
- SR Technics
Work highlights
- Advised Capvis on the acquisition of a majority stake in SCHURTER Group and conducted a review and assessment of all matters related to the SCHURTER Group's technology, which was the key asset for this investment.
- 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.
- Advised BRUSA HyPower AGon an investment agreement with Bosch Rexroth, M&G Investments and Temasek.
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Clara-Ann Gordon
Niederer Kraft Frey AGPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
András Gurovits, Clara-Ann Gordon