Data and Technology

Technological revolution is creating opportunities, new business models are emerging, and organizations are changing constantly in order to manage, protect and successfully exploit data as the electronic gold. This results in complex technical, legal and regulatory questions, not least due to changing and increasing regulation in Switzerland and abroad, which requires an interdisciplinary team of specialized and experienced lawyers to help keeping up with the arising challenges, managing information and mitigating risks.

Our extensive experience, expertise and proven track record in data protection, professional secrecy, technology, media and telecommunications matters make us the ideal partner for our clients in contentious matters (dispute resolution), non-contentious matters (advice, incl. on privacy, security and employment-related policies, transactions and compliance (data processing, impact assessments, consents and cross-border transfers), implementation and transformation projects) and urgent matters (e.g. assistance in dealing with customers, regulators and the public during and in the aftermath of a cyberattack). 

Our (national and international) clients range from innovative start-ups to listed companies and leading technology companies.

Core Expertise

  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity, incident response, investigations
  • Data access (by data subjects, government and law enforcement authorities)
  • Data governance and utilization, innovative business models
  • Data protection compliance
  • E-Commerce, online services, mobile apps and social media
  • Internet of Things
  • Dispute resolution (incl. concerning individual and personality rights) and e-discovery
  • Outsourcing (ITO, BPO, Cloud) and ICT contracts and projects
  • Protection of business secrets and public reputation
  • Records management
  • Representation before data protection authorities
  • Research contracts / technology transfer
  • SaaS / PaaS / IaaS
  • Software development, maintenance & licensing
  • Telecommunications
  • Transitional services, carve-outs

Main contacts

Zurich Leo Rusterholz Attorney-at-Law, MLaw, LL.M., CAS Forensics
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To the team Data and Technology

New partners. Enhanced expertise.

valfor is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners effective 1 January 2025.

The Lausanne-based law firm Mercuris Avocats, led by partners Olivier Cherpillod, Jean-Michel Clerc, Martine Loertscher, and Maxime Rocafort, will join valfor. Their team, specialising in commercial law, tax, and dispute resolution, will integrate valfor’s Pully/Lausanne office.

Deborah Hondius and Nicolas Gurtner will strengthen valfor’s Geneva office, bringing their expertise in litigation, particularly in white-collar crime and contractual matters.

United by a shared philosophy of delivering value beyond legal advice, they all look forward to combining their skills and resources for the benefit of valfor’s clients. This strategic growth reinforces valfor’s position as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with over 80 lawyers practicing across Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Zug, Zurich, and Brussels.

With a strong international and interdisciplinary focus, valfor provides tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs and complexities of each client’s business.

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