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Technology, Media & Telecommunications

At the cutting edge of digital revolution, we provide advice on classic TMT matters as well as emerging technologies.

Our Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Practice Group is at the cutting edge of the digital revolution. We are committed to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We provide guidance on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data analytics, and blockchain, enabling our clients to harness the transformative power of these innovations. Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about assisting clients in navigating the complex challenges and unlocking the opportunities presented by the digital revolution. Our TMT Practice Group has extensive experience and enjoys a strong reputation in classic technology matters, media-related work and has a unique position in Switzerland for regulatory telecom matters. Our TMT Practice Group works closely together and has many joint projects, with our Data Protection & Digital Economy Practice Group.

Services include advice on:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of IT-related contracts
  • Outsourcing and software development contracts, including representation of parties in IT licenses disputes
  • Social media and new media, mobile applications, digital channels offers
  • Advice on M&A transactions and joint ventures in the TMT sector
  • Advice on telecom regulatory and competition law matters, including representation before the competent authorities
  • Advise in media related litigation and arbitration cases
  • Advice in relation with media rights agreements, including representation before arbitral tribunals and ordinary state courts
  • Data-driven business models and platform solutions (XaaS, cloud services, data centers, IoT, online platforms, digital marketplaces)
  • Digitalization and digital transformation
  • Digital infrastructure and technology transactions
  • Projects based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Big Data analytics, Autonomous Systems, etc.
  • Advice on Metaverse / NFT projects and platforms and other advanced technology projects
  • Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) projects / Smart Contracts
  • eMobility, Online Marketing, Gaming and eSports
  • Digitalized capital markets / crypto finance
  • FinTech / InsurTech / CorpTech
  • Digital regulation
  • Cybercrime, digital finance, data and confidentiality-related criminal cases

We had a very good impression of the team.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

Quick and straightforward service, great technical skills and exceptional personal treatment.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

The technical skills of the team members are awesome.

Source in Chambers 2021

They are reliable, reactive and provide an excellent service whenever you need them.

Legal 500 2021

The best firm in the areas of Sport and TMT in Switzerland, and a reference worldwide.

Source in Chambers 2021

The team’s technical level is extraordinary, as well as the lawyers’ knowledge about the TMT business, not only about legal stuff.

Legal 500 2021

Highly efficient and professional TMT practice.

Legal 500 2021

Experts demonstrate deep knowledge and provide punctual legal advice in a timely manner.

Legal 500 2020

Their service delivery is also perfect: reliable, on time, and business-minded.

Client in Chambers Europe 2020

Provides high-level knowledge and attention to detail.

Legal 500 2020

The team is very motivated, polite and willing always to help.

Legal 500 2020

Their advice is very commercial and oriented to the client.

Source in Chambers Europe 2020

Bär & Karrer’s team is highly professional and responsive.

Legal 500 2020

Multi-lingual Switzerland-wide presence.

Chambers Europe 2016

I would highlight the strong technical quality of its lawyers and the meticulousness in the work they do.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Quick understanding, great experience in international matters and unique arbitration and litigation expertise.

Legal 500 2018

Acclaimed media and sports law practice, also offering expertise in the telecoms sector.

Chambers Europe 2016

True TMT specialists.

Chambers Europe 2018

We had a very good impression of the team.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

Quick and straightforward service, great technical skills and exceptional personal treatment.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

Ranked as excellent

by Leaders League 2023

Top ranked

by Legal 500 2023

Ranked as excellent

by Leaders League 2023

Top ranked

by Legal 500 2023

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