TMT
gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd
gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd advises international corporations and start-ups on TMT matters. In Zurich, the team is headed by Marco Novoselac who has significant expertise in data protection, technology, e-commerce and competition law. Bern team head Nando Stauffer von May advises domestic and foreign start-ups on data protection and technology issues. Thomas Hua, whose practice regularly covers supporting Chinese clients with matters relating to technology transfer and licensing, heads the Geneva team. David Mösch specialises in fintech-related issues.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm has outstanding capabilities in technology and digital economies; competent and reliable legal advice.’
‘gbf's practice is unique as it combines high end expertise with extreme reactivity and rapid responsiveness. ’
‘Thomas Hua is an extremely reliable partner with a deep knowledge of his fields of expertise. I really appreciate working with him because he knows how to put his skills and knowledge to good use and so I am always assured that I receive the best services. In resolving complex problems, Thomas Hua quickly gets to the heart of the matter and offers creative and pragmatic solutions. ’
‘Very diverse team with different focuses, know-how, language skills. Fantastic reliability, professionalism and transparency. Their way of cooperative, uncomplicated yet sophistocated wazs of working makes gbf our trusted partner.’
‘Marco Novoselac is an excellent lawyer on whose support, broad legal as well as economic knowledge I can always count. He is always market-oriented, easy to reach, pragmatic and open-minded. ’
'The firm is open to flexible working models and can therefore advise clients when they need it.'
‘Apart from the impeccable professional competence, Nando Stauffer von May stands out for his enormous time flexibility. In complex cases, Nando Stauffer von May maintains an overview at all times and patiently advises the client on the next steps and also prepares the necessary documents.'
‘Outstanding service for clients. Always very client focused.’
Key clients
- CYBERCRYPT
- Megaport Ltd.
- Tech 5 SA
- VIA Science
- Solarify GmbH / Solarify Holding AG
- Chubb Insurance
- AIG Europe
- Amplify SA
- Konsento AG
- Terapet SA
- Gamned SA
- Catalyx SA
- Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne SA
- Smood SA
Work highlights
- Advising an Australian listed telecommunications company in the Swiss market mainly on regulatory and corporate law issues.
- Advised Tech 5 SA on several financing rounds, assisted in acquisitions and set up of subsidiaries abroad and advised on licensing agreements.
- Supported VIA Science Inc with its Swiss market entry and advised them on data protection, anonymisation and pseudonymisation of smart meter data as well as on corporate issues of the Swiss subsidiary.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Novoselac, Thomas Hua, Nando Stauffer von May