Nicola Benz
Associée, Zurich
Schiffbaustrasse 2 | Case Postale | CH-8031 Zurich | Suisse
Schiffbaustrasse 2 | Case Postale | CH-8031 Zurich | Suisse
T +41 58 552 04 90
nicola.benz@mll-legal.com
T +41 58 552 04 90
nicola.benz@mll-legal.com
Portrait
L’expertise de Nicola Benz porte essentiellement sur les transactions liées à la technologie et aux sciences de la vie. Elle assiste les entreprises technologiques de toute taille, allant des start-ups aux sociétés bien établies ainsi que les investisseurs, les fournisseurs et les clients dans un large éventail de secteurs et d’activités industriels.
L’expertise de Nicola Benz couvre l’externalisation, l’octroi de licences, les joint ventures, les collaborations et les questions liées à la propriété intellectuelle. Elle dispose également d’une expérience considérable en conseillant sur tous types de contrats commerciaux, la concurrence, les questions règlementaires et la protection des données.
Nicola Benz est reconnue comme avocate de premier plan à l’échelle internationale en matière de brevets et de technologie.
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Prix & Classements
- « Nicola is great, and is very good with clients » – Chambers and Partners Europe, TMT, 2023
- « Nicola is well regarded for her IT and data privacy practice. She is a smart person who is always a pleasure to work with » – Who’s Who Legal, Global Leader Data Privacy and Protection, 2023
- « Nicola Benz is a leading practitioner who is highly sought after by clients in the telecoms industry for her knowhow when it comes to outsourcing, licensing and joint ventures » – Who’s Who Legal, Global Leader Telecoms & Media, 2023
- « Nicola Benz is a top commercial IP lawyer; she has a patent and technology focus, but is adept at handling deals involving all kinds of intellectual property » – World Trademark Review 1000, 2023
- « Nicola Benz was always someone who understood how to be a true business partner. She’s a person whose word I could absolutely count on » – Legal 500 EMEA, Data Privacy & Protection, 2022
- « Nicola is a highly experienced IT lawyer » – Who’s Who Legal, Thought Leader Data, 2022
- « Nicola Benz is excellent in the field of trade mark prosecution handling complex matters and achieving positive outcomes » – Legal 500 EMEA, IP, 2022
- « Nicola Benz clarity of thought and empathy is a rare commodity in the legal sector. Not only is Nicola a key thought leader, she exemplifies the highest standard in all aspects of engagement with clients, and it is clear this extends to the team she commands » – Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022
- « Nicola Benz is very easily approachable, has an excellent understanding of commercial factors, is experienced in her field, offers quick response times and has a straightforward approach to problems. She’s easy to work with and talk to – even in respect to sensitive matters and client relationships » – Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022
- « Nicola Benz is invaluable and very knowledgeable and responsive » – Chambers and Partners Europe, IP, 2022
- « Personable and charming, she has gained a loyal following in the technology & life sciences industries and has IP commercialisation down to a T » – World Trademark Review 1000, 2022
- « Nicola Benz frequently assists with domestic and cross-border trade mark disputes, enforcement of trade mark rights, trade mark portfolio advice and regulatory matters. One satisfied client remarks that she is « really reliable and present with great experience » – Chambers and Partners Europe, IP, 2021
- « Nicola Benz is frequently instructed on cybersecurity and software development projects. She is praised by sources for her experience in IT and data privacy » – Chambers and Partners Europe, TMT, 2021
- « Nicola Benz is very easily approachable, excellent understanding of commercial factors, experienced in her field, quick response times, capability for different fee arrangements, straight forward approach to the problems, easy to work with and talk to – even in respect to sensitive matters and client relationships » – Legal 500 EMEA, Data Privacy and Data Protection, 2021
- « Can do attitude; the team identifies the goal and proposes solutions instead of problems. Good at recognising my goals, rather than just analysing processes » – Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2021
Éducation
- Reconnaissance des qualifications en Suisse (2005)
- Admission au barreau écossais (1998)
- Université d’Edinbourg, LLB Hons
Associations et mandats publics
- Fédération Suisse des Avocats (FSA)
- Ordre des Avocats de Zurich (ZAV)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Licensing Executives Society (LES)
- International Technology Law Association (iTechLaw)
Langues
- allemand
- anglais
Publications
- «Wir setzen auf Teams, nicht auf Einzelkämpfer». Die frisch fusionierte Wirtschaftskanzlei MLL will dem Starkult abschwören, der unter Anwaltsfirmen grassiert. | 04.10.2021
- iTechLaw 2021 Update to Responsible AI: A Global Policy Framework, and Responsible AI Assessment (RAIIA), Chapter on Open Data (Principle 6) | 05.03.2021
- Trends im Technologie-Recht, Tages-Anzeiger Supplement Rechtsguide 2020, p. 10 | 07.09.2020
- Datenschutz zwischen Stuhl und Bank – Die neue EU Verordnung aus der Sicht der Schweiz, NZZ | 18.06.2018
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Assistant(e)s
«Nicola Benz clarity of thought and empathy is a rare commodity in the legal sector. Not only is Nicola a key thought leader, she exemplifies the highest standard in all aspects of engagement with clients, and it is clear this extends to the team she commands» - Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022
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«Wir setzen auf Teams, nicht auf Einzelkämpfer». Die frisch fusionierte Wirtschaftskanzlei MLL will dem Starkult abschwören, der unter Anwaltsfirmen grassiert.
NZZ am Sonntag, 3. Oktober 2021- DE
iTechLaw 2021 Update to Responsible AI: A Global Policy Framework, and Responsible AI Assessment (RAIIA), Chapter on Open Data (Principle 6)
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- Nicola Benz
- Cornelia Mattig
- John Buyers
- Per Kaare Svendsen
- Sonja Dürager
Trends im Technologie-Recht, Tages-Anzeiger Supplement Rechtsguide 2020, p. 10
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- Nicola Benz
- Cornelia Mattig
Datenschutz zwischen Stuhl und Bank – Die neue EU Verordnung aus der Sicht der Schweiz, NZZ
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Firm News
Our IP Team is again ranked Gold in the WTR 1000 Guide 2023
Peter Schramm, Michael Ritscher, Simon Holzer, Guillaume Fournier, Nicola Benz and the whole IP Team have done it again: They are ranked Gold in Enforcement & Litigation in the World Trademark Review 1000 guide for 2023. Congratulations to every single member of the team on this amazing result! The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark…
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Alpine Privacy Days | 8 – 10 March 2023
MLL Legal, Signatu and Bull & Co welcome you to Alpine Privacy Days 2023, a privacy conference out of the ordinary: Alpine Privacy Days, 8 – 10 March 2023 in Zuoz, Switzerland.
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MLL Legal advises EIM Group regarding an investment by Omnes into EIM Group
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Alpine Privacy Days | 14. – 17. September 2022
MLL Legal, Signatu AS and Bull & Co are building a conference out of the ordinary. Highly professional, practical, intimate discussions and unique networking in a fun and interactive format. All sessions are led by leading lecturers and practitioners. The Alpine Privacy Days 2022 will take place in the heart of the Swiss alps in…
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Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP list was first launched in 2013 and each year recognises some of the senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms.
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