Jürg Schneider
Partner
Dr. iur., Attorney at Law
Location
Contact
Direct phone: +41 58 658 55 71
juerg.schneider@walderwyss.com
Curriculum Vitae
"Jürg Schneider has become a trusted partner for us." /
"The Lausanne-based Jürg Schneider is recognized for his data protection expertise, frequently advising clients on Swiss and European compliance requirements. He further has experience in IT contracts and cloud services arrangements." - Chambers and Partners
Jürg Schneider is a partner at Walder Wyss. His practice areas include Information Technology, Data Protection, and Outsourcing. He regularly advises both Swiss and international firms on comprehensive licensing, development, system integration, and global outsourcing projects. He has deep and extensive experience in the fields of data protection, information security, and e-commerce, with a particular focus on transborder and international contexts. In addition, Jürg Schneider regularly publishes and lectures on ICT topics and is a member of several professional organisations. He is a member of the board of directors of the International Technology Law Association and former co-chair of its data protection committee. Jürg Schneider is listed in Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal TMT.
"Jürg Schneider has become a trusted partner for us." /
"The Lausanne-based Jürg Schneider is recognized for his data protection expertise, frequently advising clients on Swiss and European compliance requirements. He further has experience in IT contracts and cloud services arrangements." - Chambers and Partners
Jürg Schneider was educated at the University of Neuchâtel (lic. iur. 1992, Dr. iur. 1999). He has previously worked as a research assistant at the University of Neuchâtel, as a trainee at the legal department of the Canton of Neuchâtel, and in a Neuchâtel law firm.
Jürg Schneider speaks German, French, and English. He is registered with the Vaud Bar Registry and admitted to practice in all of Switzerland.
BCGE acquires strategic stake in Finnova
Walder Wyss is Law Firm of the Year 2022 Data – Security
IPI Partners to Acquire Swiss Data Center Leader Safe Host
ED&F Man Capital Markets sells Structured Commodities Division
Walder Wyss recognized as one of the 100 top data law firms globally
Jürg Schneider is awarded the Who’s Who Legal award Swiss Lawyer of the Year 2019 for Data
Walder Wyss is awarded the Who’s Who Legal awards for Swiss Law Firm of the Year 2019 for Data and Life Sciences
SBA: Cloud-Guidelines - Legal Opinion on Bank Client Confidentiality
Aduno sells Vibbek
Arval completes Acquisition of GE Capital Fleet Services in Europe
Data Protection & Privacy 2025 - Chapter Switzerland
| by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh Reeves | in: Chambers Global Practice Guides | London, UKCybersecurity 2025 - Chapter Switzerland
| by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh Reeves | in: Chambers Global Practice Guides | London, UKData Protection & Privacy 2024 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh Reeves | in: Chambers & Partners (Editor[s]) | "Chambers Global Practice Guides"Keeping pace with 5G: updates to Swiss Telecommunications Surveillance Ordinances
| by Jürg Schneider and Carmen Stetter | in: ILO International Law OfficeCybersecurity 2023 - Chapter Switzerland
| by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh Reeves | in: Getting The Deal ThroughInternational Comparative Legal Guide - Digital Business 2023
| by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves, Emilia Rebetez and Maria Gentile | in: "International Comparative Legal Guide" | 4th EditionCybersecurity 2023: Chapter Switzerland
| by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh Reeves | London | "Chambers Global Practice Guide"Federal Council publishes draft bill on electronic communication platform for legal proceedings
| by Jürg Schneider, Lena Götzinger and Solveig Schurti | in: ILO International Law OfficeFederal Council publishes new Digital Switzerland strategy
| by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Maxime Meier | in: ILO International Law OfficeTechnology & Outsourcing 2022 - Chapter Switzerland
| by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh Reeves | in: "Chambers Global Practice Guides" | LondonThe Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 26: Switzerland
| by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh Reeves | in: Alan Charles Raul (Editor[s]) | "The Law Reviews" | 9th Edition | London | pp. 413-436Public Clouds Confederation project: contractual stage concluded
| by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Kilian Bosson | in: International Law Office | LausanneRecognitions
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