Dr. iur. Katia Favre
«Building bridges»
I am drawn to explore new grounds. That's why IT law and data protection are perfect for me: technologies evolve constantly – what is standard today will be outdated tomorrow. I enjoy immersing myself in new subjects and bringing clarity. Because only those who truly understand the facts are able to provide sustainable advice and develop sound solutions.
Legal matters are as diverse as the people behind them. Understanding each individual situation and offering tailored guidance is what motivates me. Thanks to my bilingualism, I feel at home in the Swiss-German and the French-speaking world. I support companies, associations and foundations, handle communication with authorities and bring in experts where needed.
Emathy, trust and long-term cooperation are important to me. My clients can rely on me. I draft contracts that are easy to understand and strive for settlements that serve both sides – pragmatically, focused and efficient. I draw my strength in swimming and cycling. While exploring new paths on my bike, I find not only new landscapes – but also the best legal solutions.
Legal matters are as diverse as the people behind them. Understanding each individual situation and offering tailored guidance is what motivates me. Thanks to my bilingualism, I feel at home in the Swiss-German and the French-speaking world. I support companies, associations and foundations, handle communication with authorities and bring in experts where needed.
Emathy, trust and long-term cooperation are important to me. My clients can rely on me. I draft contracts that are easy to understand and strive for settlements that serve both sides – pragmatically, focused and efficient. I draw my strength in swimming and cycling. While exploring new paths on my bike, I find not only new landscapes – but also the best legal solutions.
Main Focus
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Education
2006
Ph.D., University of Zurich
2003
Postgraduate in Computer Science, University of Fribourg
1998
Attorney and notary of the canton Zug
1995
lic.iur., University of Neuchâtel
Experience
- Partner in a law firm in Zurich and Basel, head of the department data protection, ICT and digitization
- Attorney at a law firm in Zurich, head of the department new technologies, ICT and data protection and of the French Desk
- Member of the executive board of a major bank and in-house counsel for its IT department
Memberships
- ITechLaw
- asut – Swiss Telecommunications Association
- Swiss Sourcing Group
- Swiss IT Women Lawyers
- CCI France Suisse – French Swiss Chamber of Commerce
- Swiss and Zurich Bar Association
Publications, presentations
- Home, Smart Home, Das ideale Heim 10/2021
- Communications: regulations and outsourcing in Switzerland, a global guide for practical law; first edition 2016
- Sorgfalt als Massstab behördlichen Ermessens, ZBl 1/2015, S. 3-16 (together with Robert Baumann)
- Sorgfaltspflichten bei der Datenübertragung, Ph.D. Zürich 2006
- Lecturer on data protection as part of the CAS Public Procedural Law Course at ZHAW
- Numerous presentations to clients and associations on the topic of data protection
- Speaker on major legal topics relating to online sales at the Digital Summit 2018
- Presentations on the topics of banking secrecy and data outsourcing