Technology & Digital Economy
Technology has become a key driving force in every market.
We work with some of the world's leading technology companies and regularly advise companies from within our specific industry sectors on technology-related issues.
What makes the technology practice of gbf stand out is its long-term practical experience. This is what enables us to understand our client's goals and objectives thoroughly.
In particular, we advise our clients in the following areas:
- Transactions, funding and finance
- Insuretech
- IP protection
- Regulatory
- Blockchain
- Smart contracts
- Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) / Token Generation Events (TGEs)
- Cryptocurrencies
- Employment
- Software/Licensing
- Cloud services
- Internet of things
- Smart networks and cities
- Industry 4.0/Robotics
- E-Commerce
- Data protection
- E-Privacy
- Big and smart Data
- Cyber risks and security
- UAS
- Autonomous driving
- E-freight
Privacy policy for an app
Drafting a data privacy statement for a Swiss technology company for their app in the app store.
Inventory of processing activities
Supporting several private and public institutions in the creation of an inventory of processing activities in accordance with the new Swiss Data Protection Act.
Privacy Notices
Revision of several data privacy statements on the websites of a foundation.
Data Processing Regulations & Data Protection Impact Assessment
Supporting a pension scheme in the data protection impact assessment and the implementation of data processing regulations.
M365 & Data Protection
Advising a public institution on the introduction of Microsoft Office 365.
Internal Compliance Programme (ICP)
Preparation of an Internal Compliance Programme (in particular with regard to export controls, sanctions and money laundering) for a Swiss exporter.
M&A abroad
Assisting a Swiss technology company in the acquisition of a US company and an investment in a technology company in the Caribbean.
Sale of a software company
Advising the two founders of a software company on its sale to a foreign group of companies.
Investment in a tech-start-up
Advising an American venture capital fund on an investment in a technology company in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Convertible Loan & Investment Agreement
Assisting a tech-start-up in drafting a convertible loan agreement and notarising the subsequent capital increase.
Investment in a start-up technology company
We advised one of the biggest e-commerce companies on their investment in a start-up technology company, including due diligence and capital increase.
Registration of data files and data transfer
We advised several companies on their duty to register data files with the Swiss Data Protection Commissioner and on the requirements for cross-border data transfer.
Surveillance of employees
We counselled a Swiss company on the possibilities of the employee surveillance.
Data theft
We advised a Swiss company with regard to data theft and unlawful use of customer data.
Transfer of data of a telecommunications company
We councelled a Swiss debt collection company on the transfer of data from a telecommunications company.
Transfer of data abroad
We advised a German financal services company on the assignment of claims and the transfer of data abroad.
Investment in a Swiss fintech company
We advised a leading German media company with regard to the investment in one of Switzerland’s leading FinTech companies.
Online flight sales
We advised an airline on the regulatory requirements applicable to the online sales of flights and travel packages.
Data Transfer Abroad
We advised an international company on the transfer of employment data abroad.
Publication01.01.2023
The Use of Interim Measures in International Commercial Arbitration under Swiss and French Law
Alexandre Mazuranic, Christian Iovene, Tania Iakovenko
Presentation21.10.2021
Neues Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz: Pflichten des obersten Organs und der Geschäftsführenden
Vortrag am BVG-Seminar der Bernischen BVG- und Stiftungsaufsicht (BBSA)
Publication01.03.2021
Das Bundesgericht fällt einen strengen Entscheid zu Wasserzählern (Verschlüsselung, Datenvermeidung)
Kommentar zum Entscheid des Bundesgerichts vom 5. Januar 2021 (1A_273/2021) für datenschutzguide.ch