Expertise
Katia Favre has been an Associate with Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte since 2010. Katia specializes in contract law, such as outsourcing, managed services, licensing agreements in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT), data protection and regulatory issues. Katia has advised and acted as counsel for major international ICT companies and for major companies for their procurement of ICT services.
Katia also advises companies and private clients on commercial matters, including labour law.
Legal500 recommends Katia Favre for TMT and describes her as “responsive, knowledgeable and to-the-point” and being “highly appreciated by clients.” (2018)
Chambers and Partners rank Katia as ‘Recognised Practitioner’ in the area of TMT.
Professional Experience
Since 2010
Associate, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Zurich
2005 – 2009
Member of the senior management of Credit Suisse in Zurich, advising the ICT department
1999 – 2003
Associate, Schaufelberger & van Hoboken, Zollikon/Zurich
Legal Education / Bar Admission
2006
University of Zurich, J.D. (Dr. iur.)
2004
University of Fribourg, Master’s degree in computer science
1998
Admitted to the Bar
1995
University of Neuchâtel, Master of Law (lic. iur.)
Practice areas
- New Technology, ICT and Data Protection
- Employment & Migration
- Distribution, Competition and Intellectual Property Law
- Administrative Proceedings
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Languages
German, French, English
Memberships
Swiss and Zurich Bar Association
ISSS Information Security Society Switzerland
Publications
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CV
thouvenin_favre_katia_cv ( PDF 56 KB )