Matthias Eigenmann
Legal Counsel - Technology & Privacy at Decentriq- Claim this Profile
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Nicolas NEMORIN
I had the pleasure of working with Matthias in the preparation phase for a significant project, with multi-million budget and implications. Matthias' interpersonal and legal capabilities have been instrumental in enabling us to meet the tight deadlines, while avoiding leagl risks and ensuring maximum protection of my company's interests. I definitely recommend him for Legal advice, when it comes to technology and data protection.
Henrico Dolfing
I have recently had the pleasure of working over a year with Matthias on a multi million cloud transformation program for one of the largest professional services companies in Switzerland. Matthias was the legal specialist on my team covering aspects like data protection, professional secrecy, and compliance with FINMA and RAB regulations. I got to know Matthias as a very skilful technology lawyer that is not afraid to call it out as it is; is not afraid of putting his reputation behind the decisions he makes; and most of all, he is invested in getting results and the best outcome for the organisation. What I really liked about Matthias is that he tries to understand the underlying technology, the internal processes, and user behaviour and then puts his legal and risk assessment in this context instead of just quoting some obscure passages from a law book and leaving the rest of the team puzzled. He has a very pragmatic and no-nonsense attitude and wants to get stuff done. It would be a great pleasure to work with Matthias again.
Nicolas NEMORIN
I had the pleasure of working with Matthias in the preparation phase for a significant project, with multi-million budget and implications. Matthias' interpersonal and legal capabilities have been instrumental in enabling us to meet the tight deadlines, while avoiding leagl risks and ensuring maximum protection of my company's interests. I definitely recommend him for Legal advice, when it comes to technology and data protection.
Henrico Dolfing
I have recently had the pleasure of working over a year with Matthias on a multi million cloud transformation program for one of the largest professional services companies in Switzerland. Matthias was the legal specialist on my team covering aspects like data protection, professional secrecy, and compliance with FINMA and RAB regulations. I got to know Matthias as a very skilful technology lawyer that is not afraid to call it out as it is; is not afraid of putting his reputation behind the decisions he makes; and most of all, he is invested in getting results and the best outcome for the organisation. What I really liked about Matthias is that he tries to understand the underlying technology, the internal processes, and user behaviour and then puts his legal and risk assessment in this context instead of just quoting some obscure passages from a law book and leaving the rest of the team puzzled. He has a very pragmatic and no-nonsense attitude and wants to get stuff done. It would be a great pleasure to work with Matthias again.
Nicolas NEMORIN
I had the pleasure of working with Matthias in the preparation phase for a significant project, with multi-million budget and implications. Matthias' interpersonal and legal capabilities have been instrumental in enabling us to meet the tight deadlines, while avoiding leagl risks and ensuring maximum protection of my company's interests. I definitely recommend him for Legal advice, when it comes to technology and data protection.
Henrico Dolfing
I have recently had the pleasure of working over a year with Matthias on a multi million cloud transformation program for one of the largest professional services companies in Switzerland. Matthias was the legal specialist on my team covering aspects like data protection, professional secrecy, and compliance with FINMA and RAB regulations. I got to know Matthias as a very skilful technology lawyer that is not afraid to call it out as it is; is not afraid of putting his reputation behind the decisions he makes; and most of all, he is invested in getting results and the best outcome for the organisation. What I really liked about Matthias is that he tries to understand the underlying technology, the internal processes, and user behaviour and then puts his legal and risk assessment in this context instead of just quoting some obscure passages from a law book and leaving the rest of the team puzzled. He has a very pragmatic and no-nonsense attitude and wants to get stuff done. It would be a great pleasure to work with Matthias again.
Nicolas NEMORIN
I had the pleasure of working with Matthias in the preparation phase for a significant project, with multi-million budget and implications. Matthias' interpersonal and legal capabilities have been instrumental in enabling us to meet the tight deadlines, while avoiding leagl risks and ensuring maximum protection of my company's interests. I definitely recommend him for Legal advice, when it comes to technology and data protection.
Henrico Dolfing
I have recently had the pleasure of working over a year with Matthias on a multi million cloud transformation program for one of the largest professional services companies in Switzerland. Matthias was the legal specialist on my team covering aspects like data protection, professional secrecy, and compliance with FINMA and RAB regulations. I got to know Matthias as a very skilful technology lawyer that is not afraid to call it out as it is; is not afraid of putting his reputation behind the decisions he makes; and most of all, he is invested in getting results and the best outcome for the organisation. What I really liked about Matthias is that he tries to understand the underlying technology, the internal processes, and user behaviour and then puts his legal and risk assessment in this context instead of just quoting some obscure passages from a law book and leaving the rest of the team puzzled. He has a very pragmatic and no-nonsense attitude and wants to get stuff done. It would be a great pleasure to work with Matthias again.
Experience
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Decentriq
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Switzerland
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Counsel - Technology & Privacy
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Aug 2022 - Present
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own.legal
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Switzerland
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Legal Services
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Owner
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Senior Legal Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2022
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Eraneos Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Legal Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Stadtspital Zürich
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Switzerland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Protection Officer
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Dec 2021 - Present
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The Adecco Group
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
As external consultant I supported IT Legal and Privacy Team at The Adecco Group on various data protection and IT law matters, including implementation of measures in response to the Schrems II ruling of the CJEU and negotiations of contracts with IT suppliers. As external consultant I supported IT Legal and Privacy Team at The Adecco Group on various data protection and IT law matters, including implementation of measures in response to the Schrems II ruling of the CJEU and negotiations of contracts with IT suppliers.
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PwC Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
As a member of PwC’s legal team, I was responsible for negotiating legal terms with key technology providers and drafting tailor-made contracts for innovative service offerings, as well as ensuring the firm’s compliance with privacy regulations. Most notably, Iled the legal workstream for PwC’s Swiss Cloud Program and the local implementation of the PwC Network Data Protection Program. As a member of PwC’s legal team, I was responsible for negotiating legal terms with key technology providers and drafting tailor-made contracts for innovative service offerings, as well as ensuring the firm’s compliance with privacy regulations. Most notably, Iled the legal workstream for PwC’s Swiss Cloud Program and the local implementation of the PwC Network Data Protection Program.
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Career Break
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United Kingdom
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200 - 300 Employee
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Junior Baby Manager
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
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id est avocats
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Switzerland
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
As an associate at id est, I advised a wide range of clients including Fortune500 companies, international organisations and tech startups from the EPFL ecosystem. Under the wings of some of Switzerland’s leading technology law & privacy professionals I grew from a junior generalist to a senior expert lawyer. As an associate at id est, I advised a wide range of clients including Fortune500 companies, international organisations and tech startups from the EPFL ecosystem. Under the wings of some of Switzerland’s leading technology law & privacy professionals I grew from a junior generalist to a senior expert lawyer.
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Swissmedic
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Switzerland
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
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Staiger, Schwald & Partner
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Switzerland
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Substitut
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Following my studies at the Universities of Fribourg and Paris, I completed my legal education with an intern-year at the Zurich-based business law firm Staiger Schwald & Partner (now Bianchi Schwald / Staiger Rechtsanwälte) turning theory into practice and earning my right to take the Bar exam. Following my studies at the Universities of Fribourg and Paris, I completed my legal education with an intern-year at the Zurich-based business law firm Staiger Schwald & Partner (now Bianchi Schwald / Staiger Rechtsanwälte) turning theory into practice and earning my right to take the Bar exam.
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Oakley
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Manager
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
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Education
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2004 - 2009
Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg
MLaw, Rechtswissenschaften -
2007 - 2008
Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas
Erasmus, Droit européen et international -
2004 - 2007
Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg
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