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Safeguarding Trade Secrets: How to Ensure their Legal Protection? Followed by an exclusive aperitif

Event Date

11 March | 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Location

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd
Geneva office
Place de l’Université 8
1205 Geneva

Organizer

GILA Founding member logo Niederer Kraft Frey

Side Event description

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever. But what are trade secrets? And how to protect them legally and practically in Switzerland? Is it different in an international context? What are the specificities of trade secrets protection in M&A transactions, VC deals, investigations, and litigations?

This panel will bring together legal experts to discuss the aforementioned questions, with a particular focus on the best practices and strategies for creating robust NDAs that withstand scrutiny and protect business interests effectively.

After the discussion, enjoy an exclusive aperitif with a breathtaking mountain view – the perfect setting for networking and exchanging ideas.

Speakers

Benjamin Humm (partner, member of the Executive Committee of Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd, Head of Marketing & Business Development)

Grégoire Chappuis (senior associate, commercial litigation)

Panel Speakers:

Penelope Lepeudry (Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal)

Phidias Ferrari (partner, corporate/M&A)

Karim Piguet (partner, corporate/M&A)

Myriam Fehr Alaoui (partner, white collar crime and investigation)

Boris Vittoz (partner, commercial litigation and arbitration)