Dr. Michael Reinle, LL.M., CIPP/E, CIPM

Partner, Zurich

Schiffbaustrasse 2 | P.O. Box | CH-8031 Zurich | Switzerland

Schiffbaustrasse 2 | P.O. Box | CH-8031 Zurich | Switzerland
T +41 58 552 05 10
michael.reinle@mll-legal.com

Profile

Michael Reinle is a member of the firm’s ICT & Digital practice group. He focuses on data protection, IT as well as technology law. Michael Reinle also has broad experience in regulatory matters concerning foodstuff, consumer goods, and medical devices. He further advises and represents clients from a broad range of industries in intellectual property, unfair competition and advertising law matters. He is fluent in German, English, French and is conversant in Spanish.

Michael Reinle was a member of the AIPPI standing committee on trademarks (Q212). He worked in various AIPPI national study groups, such as the study group on intellectual property rights and license contracts in bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings as well as in the one on copyright in artificially generated works. Furthermore, he regularly acts as a speaker in his fields of expertise.

Practice Areas

Industry Groups

Special Desks

Cyber Incident Hub

Rankings & Awards

Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Michael Reinle

Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2023

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023 Michael Reinle

Who's Who Legal Data Privacy & Protection 2023

Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2022

Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2021

Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2020

“Michael Reinle is not solely a proficient and thoughtful lawyer, but also consistently extends his availability to cater to the needs of his clients” – Legal 500 EMEA, Data Privacy & Data Protection, 2024
“Michael produces exceptional work” – Chambers and Partners Europe, TMT, 2024
“Michael is a leading practitioner, focus on ecommerce and direct marketing” – Client Choice, Data Privacy & Protection, 2024
“Michael is just a really nice person and is great to work with, he is an excellent lawyer” – Client Choice, Data Privacy & Protection, 2024
“He shows excellent performance in all matters” – Chambers and Partners Europe, TMT, 2023
“Michael brings experience and great intelligence and to his work in this field” – Who’s Who Legal, Global Data Privacy & Protection, 2023
“A standout data protection lawyer” “We love working with him” – Who’s Who Legal, Global Data Privacy & Protection, 2023
“Michael Reinle has the ability to provide practical solutions considering all aspects of the legal framework” – Client Choice, Data Privacy & Protection, 2022
“Michael Reinle has a sterling reputation for his detailed knowledge of data protection law and business-oriented advice” – Who’s Who Legal, National Leader Data, 2022
“Michael Reinle is available, responsive and business-oriented. He is a true expert in his field!” – Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022
“Michael Reinle has not only shown extraordinary expertise, he has also demonstrated excellent soft skills in handling difficult situation” – Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022
Michael Reinle is recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA, Regulatory, Compliance and Investigations, 2022
“Michael Reinle is widely recognised as an experienced and strong attorney with versatile IP and IT knowledge” – Who’s Who Legal, Data, 2021
“The available, responsive and business-oriented Michael Reinle, who is a true expert in his field” – Legal 500 EMEA, 2020

Deals & Cases

Advised ASX listed Bigtincan Holdings Limited on the acquisition of Vidinoti SA, a Swiss leader in the area of augmented reality
Advised Swisscom Ventures in CHF 20 Mio. Series AG financing round in ANYbotics AG. The ETH spin-off ANYbotics is a leading maker of four-legged robots and enhances safety and productivity in industrial operations through autonomous mobile robots capable of navigating complex environments. The financing round was led by Swisscom Ventures
Advised Zalando SE, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, in the acquisition of Zurich based start-up Fision AG
Member of the team that advised and supported Martello Technologies Corporation, a global provider of digital experience monitoring solutions, in the acquisition of GSX Participations SA. Support in IP, IT and data protection issues
Member of the team that advised and supported the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation in its acquisition of the business aircraft maintenance business from the Swiss aerospace and defence group RUAG Support in IP, IT and data protection issues
Member of the team that advised and supported a leading Swedish venture capital fund in the Series B financing round of Frontify AG, an internet start-up that develops software for digital brand management. Support in IP, IT and data protection issues
Advised PEAT GmbH (well known for its agro-tech app Plantix) in the acquisition of Zurich based start-up Salesbee together with its subsidiary in India. Salesbee is a B2B platform for the digitalization of the agricultural market in India
Advises a banking institute in all aspects of data privacy law regarding the implementation of a transaction and communication monitoring system
Advises a medical clinic institute in all aspects of data privacy and IT law, including the negotiation and execution of contracts with e-health providers and the implementation of teletherapy projects
Regularly assists a client in the payment service industry with respect to raffles and other promotional activities
Regularly advises clients in the cosmetic, luxury food and electronic devices industry in all aspects of product regulatory matters, including cassis-de-dijon questions. He also advised companies concerning product recalls and in proceedings with authorities

Education & Admission

Certified International Privacy Professional (CIPP/E), iaap (2020)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), iaap (2020)
University of Chicago Law School (LL.M.) (2010)
University of St. Gallen, Dr. iur. (2007)
Academic Assistant, Institute for Public Business Law, University of St. Gallen (2004)
Admitted to the Swiss bar (2004)
University of St. Gallen (2001)