Track record: The firm is renowned for its well- rounded expertise in IP and technology matters. The team regularly represents global telecommunications service providers in monitoring legal and regulatory developments in Switzerland. Recently the team advised Hyundai Motor Company in their investment in Swiss-based energy technology company.

Team & differentiation: Split between Zurich and Geneva, the team represents clients before all Swiss courts. Guy Vermeil is managing partner and head of the Technology and Outsourcing practice of the Geneva office. Lukas Morscher is head of Technology and Outsourcing practices in Zurich and is a leading expert in technology, digitalization and business sourcing on the Swiss legal market.

Track record: The practice has strong expertise in M&A related issues, in IT and outsourcing litigation & arbitration cases and the development and distribution of IT software, hardware and services. The firm frequently acts as advisory pr counsel in acquisitions and minority stage transactions. Recently clients include Mitsubishi Corporation, EQT and Ardian.

Team & differentiation: NKF is especially skilled when it comes to TMT and internet of things (IoT) matters. TMT and outsourcing specialist Clara-Ann Gordon handled various cloud-related matters for Microsoft and also demonstrates an in-depth understand of IoT and data protection matters. András Gurovits, co-leads the firm’s practice, additionally, he has significant expertise in corporate, M&A and dispute resolution.