Markus Winkler

Counsel
Attorney at law, Dr. iur., Dr. sc. math. ETH

Feldeggstrasse 4
8008 Zürich
Schweiz
T +41 44 217 92 59
markus.winkler@pestalozzilaw.com

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Markus Winkler is Counsel working in our Zurich office. His practice focuses on the TMT and financial services including insurance sectors.

Markus Winkler advises his clients in all areas of IT law, in particular software licensing agreements, IT outsourcing and data related projects (e.g. sourcing financial or ESG-related data, software for analytical purposes, AML, electronic archiving or HR management). He is an experienced expert in data protection law.

He has assisted clients with implementing e-commerce business models, cloud computing, business process outsourcing (e.g. KYC, compliance, or securities operations), e-mobility and more recently the use of various artificial intelligence systems.

Prior to practicing law, Markus Winkler worked for more than 10 years at a large international banking group in various business roles in Basel, Zurich and Weehawken NJ.

2022

Counsel at Pestalozzi

2016

Counsel at major international law firm in Zurich

2015

Bar admission: Switzerland

2014

University of Zurich: Dr. iur., Walther Hug Foundation Prize

2001

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich: Dr. sc. math. ETH

1999

until 2011: Product specialist and investment professional in wealth and asset management

Sprachen

Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Italienisch

Expertisen & Industrien

Compliance
Financial Services
Versicherung
IP & TMT

Mitgliedschaften

Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
CFA Institute

Speaking Engagements

Events

08.05.2025

Agentic AI vs. SaaS – Disruption or Coexistence

Events

05.03.2025

Managing legal risks when using AI

Events

01.10.2024

Webinar: Cross-Border Employees

Deals and Cases

Deals & Cases

12.09.2025

Pestalozzi advised Ringier in connection with Initial Public Offering of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding

Deals & Cases

03.07.2025

Pestalozzi advises CH Media Holding AG on its acquisition of a 20% stake in newhome.ch

Deals & Cases

29.04.2025

Pestalozzi advised One Peak as Lead Investor in USD 42 million Series B Round

Publikationen

Haftpflichtrecht für künstliche Intelligenz

Haftpflichtrecht für künstliche Intelligenz

By Markus Winkler: Zurich 2025

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Book Review: Ciceros Topica und sein Programm De iure civili in artem redigendo, hg. von Wolfram Buchwitz/Matthias Ehmer

Book Review: Ciceros Topica und sein Programm De iure civili in artem redigendo, hg. von Wolfram Buchwitz/Matthias Ehmer

By Markus Winkler: Savigny Zeitschrift RA 142/1, 2025

Self-Driving Cars: The New Reality in Switzerland?

Self-Driving Cars: The New Reality in Switzerland?

By Markus Winkler, Joëlle Marciano: Legal Update, Zurich 2025