Roland Mathys heads Schellenberg Wittmer's information and communication technology (ICT) and data law group. He often advises clients in outsourcing transactions and major technology projects. Roland also advises in all matters related to software development, technology IP protection and licensing, and emerging technologies (eg, blockchain, IoT and AI). Data protection (both under Swiss law and in relation to the EU GDPR), cybersecurity, technology-related compliance issues and ICT dispute resolution are additional areas of strength in his practice.
Recent examples of Roland's expertise in TMT include: advising Switzerland's largest health insurer CSS in a landmark project to set up a digital health platform; advising BEKB, one of Switzerland's largest cantonal bank, in managing its contractual relations with outsourcing and banking service platform providers; and providing counsel to ABB, a global automation and technology provider, in its cross-border data transfers and compliance with the upcoming revised Swiss data protection law.
Roland is recognised as a leading TMT lawyer in Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Expert Guides and Who's Who Legal.
Roland is chair of the oversight committee of the International Technology Law Association; vice-chair of the International Bar Association's technology law committee; c...
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