Experience
Over two decades, Clara-Ann has built remarkable expertise advising a broad range of Swiss and international businesses on IT and technology transactions, joint ventures, outsourcing, IoT and IT system projects. Clara-Ann also regularly advises her clients on data protection matters including GDPR gap analysis and the implementation thereof, internal data security projects and connected regulatory aspects. Clara-Ann’s practice includes advice on procurement, development, regulatory and compliance projects requiring a thorough understanding of the relevant technology.
Clara-Ann regularly publishes and speaks at national and international conferences on emerging legal issues in technology law. She is recognised as a Thought Leader in the areas Data Privacy & Protection, Data Security and Information Technology by Who’s Who Legal 2022 and as Lawyer of the Year 2021 for Data. She is former chair of the IBA Technology Law Committee, former IBA LPD Council Member, current officer with the IBA Women Lawyers Interest Group, chair of the IBA Online Services Committee, member of the Board of Directors of ITechLaw, a member of the INTA Enforcement Committee, former co-chair of IAPP Basel/Zurich KnowledgeNet Chapter and a member of the programme commission ICT – Recht und Praxis – of the Europa Institute at the University of Zurich, president of ITDR – Institute for IT and Data Dispute Resolution and member of the Legal Chapter of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce.
Experience highlights include advising:
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Microsoft in various cloud related projects
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FIFA on data protection matters, including GDPR
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Actelion on the USD 30 billion transaction with Johnson & Johnson on the data protection structure and cross-border data protection contracts
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Finastra as FinTech leader on its transaction acquiring Olfa Soft SA
- IAPP International Association of Privacy Professionals
- IBA International Bar Association
- ITechLAW International Technology Law Association
Market Perception
Speaking Engagements
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Roundtable "Data Protection and AI"
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Women on Boards of Directors – Diversity Obligation or a Super Booster for Boards?
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The Revised Swiss Data Protection Act - Practical Implementation
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Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector: Prevention, Response and Challenges
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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector
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Mediation bei IP- Streitigkeiten?
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Revidiertes Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz
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Elektronische Vertragsabschlüsse: Optionen und Vorteile
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Cyber Security Incidents –
How to avoid legal risks in Germany and Switzerland?
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Cyber Security Incidents –
Wie vermeidet man rechtliche Risiken in Deutschland und der Schwe… -
Cyber Crime trifft M&A
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How to engage with clients and sell without feeling dreadful
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Swiss Data Protection Law
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The Revised Swiss Data Protection Act – Practical Implementation
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Wann ist in ITDR Auseinandersetzungen eine Mediation angezeigt?
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The next normal innovators and entrepreneurs
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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Barcelona general counsel roundtable - a discussio…
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Resolution of ICT Disputes
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How do female lawyers generate business via Social Media Networks?
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Kriminalität im Netz: Wie gefährlich ist das Internet?
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Daten in M&A Transaktionen: Vertraglicher Umgang mit Daten und Umsetzung in der Praxis,
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Schweizer IT Juristinnen Tag
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COVID-19 CT Apps on the rise: What are the privacy concerns
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Cyber Attacks in Switzerland and Lessons Learnt
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Haftung für automatisierte Entscheidungen
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A Global Comparative Analysis of Technology Company M&A Transactions
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M&A und Datenschutz
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Cloud Act
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Roundtable Workshop: "Where is the Judge in the Cloud?"
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SAV Workshop: 10. Anwaltskongress, Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband (SAV/FSA) Workshop "Rushhour des L…
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5th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference
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ITechLaw Annual Conference
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4th IBA M&A in the Technology Sector Conference 2019
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Blockchain Roundtable Workshop: Regulatory and Data Protection Issues
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Cloud Act und dessen Risiken bei der Zusammenarbeit mit Cloud Service Providern
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Roundtable Workshop: 50 Mio Euro Busse: Es gilt Ernst im Datenschutz
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Blockchain Roundtable Workshop: Regulatory and Data Protection Issues
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4th IBA Silicon Beach Conference
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WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2019 – Q&A with Clara-Ann Gordon
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DSGVO Roundtable Workshop: Erste Erkenntnisse nach Sechs Monaten
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Anwendung – Datenschutzerklärung und Mandatsvertrag
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Blockchain – Digitale Transformation und Datenschutz – zur juristischen Perspektive
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GDPR: Experiences made in 2018 and what to look out for in 2019
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Insights from a road well travelled – panel of levelers, disrupters and alchemists talking success i…
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The Time is Now- Roundtable with the Women Lawyers' Interest Group and The Law Society of England & …
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GDPR and beyond
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Cybersecurity 2019 - A Practical Cross-Border Insight Into Cybersecurity Work
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DGRI Drei- Ländertreffen - Länderbericht Schweiz
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GDPR – Direct Marketing
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Data Protection Webinar – Case Studies
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Extraterritorial Reach of GDPR – what are the practical impacts on countries outside the EU?
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GDPR Readiness - Workshop
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Data Based Business Models – Legal and Regulatory Governance
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IT Arbitration and Dispute Resolution - New Opportunities
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3rd Annual M&A in the Technology Sector Conference2018
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GDPR Workshop: Data Protection - Practical Tips
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Länderbericht Schweiz
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Personal Information Management Systems
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Das neue Datenschutzrecht - Nur zusätzlicher administrativer Aufwand oder auch eine Chance für Schwe…
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ACC Penal Discussion – Cross-Border Investigations: Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Landscape
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Disruptive Technologies – Legal and Regulatory Aspects
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Outsourcing and Data Protection
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Changing times in Data Privacy: what does this mean for your company?
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Innovation Lifecycle Roundtable
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Datenschutz im Wandel
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3rd IBA silicon beach conference - all along the spectrum – from start-up to ipo/exit and beyond
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SGOA – Informationsveranstaltung
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Worldwebforum – legal vertical: big data/analytics and challenges for investors
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Global leaders Data, Disruption and Technology forum
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2nd annual M&A in the technology sector conference 2016
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Cross-Border Outsourcing und Datenschutz
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Solving Outsourcing Disputes around the world
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Datenherausgabe an ausländische Behörden - Zusammenspiel von Datenschutz und Schweizer blocking stat…
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Data and Data Protection: Growing opportunities and increasing legal risk
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Second Hand Software Update
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Risks associated with the introduction of new technologies - compliance issues
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Technology rights and distressed companies
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Cyber Security - From cyberspace with love: Securing the IT network
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Spectrum regulation, liberalisation and trading
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Cyber Security – Rechtliche Aspekte