WTR 1000

“A first-class lawyer who exemplifies utmost professionalism, Stéphanie consistently provides top-quality advice.”

WTR 1000

“She provides thorough analyses which consider different judicial systems and can act quickly on complex issues.”

WTR 1000

“She is creative, talented and deeply committed to her clients – all of which makes her stand out.”

     
 
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
Geneva

Dr. Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald, LL.M.

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Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald heads our Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, and Information and Communication Technology practices in Geneva. She advises on a range of R&D, compliance and venture projects, IP strategy, Data Protection as well as dispute resolution matters.

Stéphanie offers an out-of-the-box and result-oriented approach, tailored to the needs of natural and legal persons, with corporate clients ranging from start-up and SMEs to international organizations and multinational companies. Her practice is distinguished by a deep understanding of new technologies, as well as a responsive, pragmatic, and innovative approach, rooted in current technological and economic challenges.

She represents clients in litigation before Swiss courts and frequently assists clients in drafting and negotiating IP and data-sensitive contracts. She also advises on IP and LS (including regulatory) aspects of transactions.

Experience

  • Provided legal support in the creation of the COVAX No-Fault Compensation Program (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X21013803?via%3Dihub).).
  • Numerous judicial proceedings (administrative and civil) related to the defense of intellectual property rights.
  • Advised and supported several private clinics on projects involving medical data (data protection and medical secrecy).
  • Provides full data protection advice to a leading Swiss industrial group.
  • Data protection advice to several Swiss pension funds (including federal organs under the applicable laws).
  • Assisted a UN agency in the context of international clinical trials.
  • Negotiated and drafted sensitive R&D contracts and CRO agreements.
  • Developed strategies for the protection of digital assets for several leading companies in the luxury industry.
  • Defended individuals and companies in cases of online violations of personal rights.
  • Provided legal opinions on intellectual property issues related to new technologies.
  • Assisted several leading companies in the luxury industry with NFT issuance projects and defense against NFTs infringing intellectual property rights.

Career

Professional Experience
2024
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2019
Partner at sigma legal
2016
Managing Associate at a business law firm in Geneva
2014
Trainee Lawyer at Schellenberg Wittmer
2012
Visiting Fellow at Columbia Law School (Center for Climate Change Law)
2010
Teaching and Research Assistant at IHEID
Education and Admission
2016
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2014
Ph.D. IHEID
2013
LL.M., Columbia Law School
2010
Master of Law, IHEID
2008
Bachelor of Law, University of Fribourg
Additional Professional Activities
  • President of the Geneva Bar Association’s Commission for innovation and modernization of the Bar
  • Member of Licensing Executives Society Switzerland
  • Member of Association romande de propriété intellectuelle
  • Regular publications and speaking engagements in the field of intellectual property, LS and health law, as well as data protection law
 

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