Markus Winkler

Markus Winkler

Counsel
Attorney at law, Dr. iur.

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.

Afficher plus

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

Langues

Allemand, Anglais, Français, Italien

Compétences & Industries

Compliance
Services Financiers
Insurance
IP & TMT

Adhésion

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

Langues

Compétences & Industries

Adhésion

Speaking Engagements

Deals and Cases

Publications

Integrating ESG matters into suitability: EU and Swiss legislative concepts and implications for product governance and organisation

E-signature: Where do we stand today?

(Non-) Financial Reporting 2.0 for banks and insurers

Markus Winkler

Carrière

Langues

Compétences & Industries

Adhésion

Speaking Engagements

Managing legal risks when using AI

Webinar: Cross-Border Employees

Webinar: Best Practices für die Meldung von Cyber-Vorfällen an die FINMA

Deals and Cases

Pestalozzi advised RUAG International in the sale of the Lithography division to Zeiss SMT

Pestalozzi advised Atomico as Lead Investor in USD 20 million Series A Round

Pestalozzi advised UBS Next on its investment in GIST Impact

Publications