Partner

Dr. Christian Kunz

Can't thank B&K team enough for their unrelenting and persistent efforts.

Client 2020

Christian's knowledge and expertise are exceptional, coupled with a witty and insightful approach to complex issues.

TMT client in Chambers Europe 2024

Christian Kunz is easy and fun to work with – very pragmatic, responsive and experienced.

Legal 500 EMEA 2024

Christian Kunz is a renowned lawyer, his expertise is second to none. His is not only an absolute and trustworthy authority on the Data Privacy & Protection bread-and-butter business, he also considers overlapping areas comprehensively. He is able to break down complex issues and illustrate the conclusions to different audiences easily.

Legal 500 EMEA 2024

I have mainly worked with Christian Kunz who provides exceptional services with his highly knowledgeable, timely, and to-the-point advice both from a purely legal but also commercial perspective, balancing both legal and business considerations.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Dr. Christian Kunz has above-average knowledge in the field of data protection and privacy law, especially in the context of cyber security. He has an above-average commitment to the needs of his clients and avoids formalities, which makes working with him extremely pleasant.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Christian provides exceptional service with his highly knowledgeable, timely and to-the-point advice both from a purely legal but also commercial perspective, hitting the sweet spot between legal and business considerations.

Client 2022

You're a real star.

Client 2021

I would gladly go into battle with any of you at any time.

Client 2020

Can't thank B&K team enough for their unrelenting and persistent efforts.

Client 2020

Christian's knowledge and expertise are exceptional, coupled with a witty and insightful approach to complex issues.

TMT client in Chambers Europe 2024

About

Dr. Christian Kunz co-heads Bär & Karrer's Data Protection & Digital Economy as well as Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice groups.

He is an expert in the field of data, data protection, cybersecurity and technology law.

He advises Swiss and international clients on data, data protection, cybersecurity and technology law matters, including cybercrime issues, the development and implementation of data strategies and data protection-related processes, the use and monetisation of data, (cloud) outsourcings of data, international data transfers and data disclosure requests (e.g., based on MLAT requests or the U.S. Cloud Act), and data breach incident management and response.

He also advises on data-driven business models and platform solutions (XaaS, cloud services, IoT, online platforms, digital marketplaces), advanced technology projects (AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT), etc.), digital infrastructure and technology transactions, and other complex Swiss and European data protection, cybersecurity and technology law issues. Besides that, Christian conducts large-scale internal investigations and e-discovery projects.

He is KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in Switzerland. He regularly gives lectures, participates in panel discussions, publishes scientific articles and newsletters and holds internal and external trainings in his areas of expertise. He is an author in the "Basler Kommentar zum Datenschutzgesetz" and in the "Orell Füssli Kommentar zum Datenschutzgesetz", leading commentaries on the revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act. And he is a lecturer for the CAS Data Protection course at the University of Zurich.

Christian is listed in Chambers Europe 2024 as "Up and Coming” for TMT, with reference to a client who says that "Christian's knowledge and expertise are exceptional, coupled with a witty and insightful approach to complex issues". Legal 500 EMEA ranks him as Next Generation Partner for TMT in 2024 and recommends him for data privacy and data protection advice since 2023. At the IFLR Rising Stars Awards EMEA 2022, he was recognized as Rising Star in the field of data protection & data security. And Leaders League has rated him as excellent for data protection as well as IT and outsourcing advice in Switzerland since 2022.

LanguagesGerman, English, French
Curriculum
  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2022)
  • ETH Zurich: CAS ETH in Cyber Security (2022)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair Switzerland (since 2022)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): CIPP/E (2021)
  • Counsel at Bär & Karrer (2021)
  • University of California, Berkeley: LL.M.; Certificate of Specialization in Business Law; Dean's List (2019)
  • Prosecutor of the Swiss Armed Forces (since 2018)
  • University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2015)
  • Universities of Lucerne/Neuchâtel: CAS in Arbitration (2015)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2014-2020)
  • Associate at a Zurich business law firm (2014)
  • Investigative Judge at Military Tribunal 6 (2013-2017)
  • Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Competence Center Forensics and White Collar Crime: CAS in Forensics (2013)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2013)
  • Swiss Arbitration Academy: ArbP (2012)
  • Junior associate at a Zurich business law firm (2010-2011)
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur. (2010)
  • Participation in the 15th Willem C. Vis Intl. Commercial Arbitration Moot Court (2007-2008)
  • London School of Economics: Summer School (2006)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA), Technology Law Committee
  • Berkeley Law Alumni Association
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

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Contact

Christian Kunz
P: +41 58 261 52 66
M: +41 58 262 52 66
christian.kunz@baerkarrer.ch

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Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

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