Markus Winkler

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

Feldeggstrasse 4
8008 Zurich
Suisse
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

Langues

Allemand, Anglais, Français, Italien

Compétences & Industries

Compliance
Services Financiers
Insurance
IP & TMT

Adhésion

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

Speaking Engagements

Events

05.03.2025

Managing legal risks when using AI

Events

01.10.2024

Webinar: Cross-Border Employees

Events

03.09.2024

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

Deals and Cases

Deals & Cases

14.02.2025

Pestalozzi advised Swiss Life in the acquisition of ZWEI Wealth

Deals & Cases

05.02.2025

Pestalozzi advised AVS-Group in the acquisition of imoTRAFFIC AG

Deals & Cases

06.09.2024

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

Publications

Open-Source Software in M&A Transactions

Open-Source Software in M&A Transactions

By Markus Winkler, Dario Gomringer, Xenia Pisarewski, Andrew Galantay: Legal Update, Zurich 2025

Navigating AI with Pestalozzi – A Practical Legal Guide

Navigating AI with Pestalozzi – A Practical Legal Guide

By Markus Winkler, Sarah Drukarch, Christoph Lang, Andreas Lienhard, Nicole Sutter, Myrtha Talirz, Simon Winkler, Valerie Bühlmann, Carola Winzeler: Zurich, Switzerland 2024

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

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

By Markus Winkler: Law and Financial Markets Review, 29 May 2024

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