
MLL Legal Ltd
INPLP member firm · Zurich, Switzerland
MLL Legal is a leading Swiss law firm with a history that dates back to 1885. The firm has grown both organically and by means of strategic mergers, the latest of which took place on 1st July 2021 between Meyerlustenberger Lachenal and FRORIEP. The merger establishes MLL Legal, a combined new entity as one of the largest commercial law firms in Switzerland with 155 lawyers in 4 offices in Switzerland and 2 offices abroad, in London and Madrid serving clients seeking Swiss law advice. The firm has a strong international profile and brings together recognised leadership and expertise in all areas of law affecting commerce today, with a focus on high-tech, innovative and regulated sectors. The firm's ICT & Digital team co-headed by Lukas Bühlmann has been recognised as a first tier practice for Data Protection and TMT matters by Legal500 as well as Chambers. +41 58 552 04 80lukas.buehlmann@mll‐legal.comLukas Bühlmann, an experienced partner at the firm, co-heads the firm's Digital, Data Privacy, and E-Commerce Group. Renowned for his expertise in the digital and internet economy, Lukas specializes in advising and representing a diverse clientele ranging from Swiss and international entities in the internet and e-commerce sector to major players in health, tourism, and public transport. His extensive experience encompasses advising on e-commerce regulation, data protection & commercialisation, advertising as well as AI regulation and IT & software projects. His practice is notably strong in international and cross-border digital business and the intricate interplay between competition law and digital commerce. Lukas excels in sectors like luxury goods, new technology, advertising, media, tourism, and retail. Fluent in German, English, and French, he brings a global perspective to his practice. Michael Reinle is a member of the firm’s IT, Data Privacy & E-Commerce 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. He was a member of the AIPPI standing committee on trademarks (Q212) and 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, Michael Reinle regularly acts as a speaker in his fields of expertise.
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Lukas Bühlmann
partner

Michael Reinle
member
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Publications
- Cookies and similar technologies: Swiss FDPIC factsheet highlights practical compliance implicationsThe latest factsheet on cookies from the FDPIC looks beyond banners to expose how today’s tracking ecosystem really works. This article breaks down the practical legal implications for website operators in Switzerland, explaining why meaningful user choice and restraint in tracking are more important than ever.19 May 2026
- Regulating AI a la Suisse: Between innovation and uncertainty - No comprehensive AI ActThe Federal Council's approach on regulation AI has finally been published on 12 February 2025.15 July 2025
- Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework: Slowly But Steady?Despite ongoing efforts to align with EU data protection standards, the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Framework remains a work in progress, leaving Swiss controllers with legal uncertainty and the burden of additional compliance measures when transferring data to the US.11 July 2024
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