Markus is a Partner in our Zurich office.
As a lawyer and a 2012 certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B, he advises companies on legal safeguards and execution of complex projects. His particular focus is on IT contracts and data protection law.
In addition to his work as a legal practitioner, Markus was Chief Operating Officer of a Swiss top 10 law firm from 2010 to 2015. Before that, he was Managing Partner of a management consultancy firm for 10 years and managed projects in Switzerland and Germany. He has numerous years of experience in the financial sector and worked in various positions for 10 years, including Head of Market Management Business Clients in Switzerland. Originally trained in business administration, he is well familiar with issues relating to finance and accounting.
Markus is a lecturer of IT law and project management at the University of Applied Sciences in St. Gallen.
He is an entrepreneur, member of the board of directors of several companies and President of the Friends of Zurich Ballet at the Zurich Opera House.
- The Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2024
- Global Law Experts 2021 Annual Awards Winner – Data Protection Law Expert of the Year in Switzerland
Markus Naef holds a Master of Laws from the University of Friburg and is admitted to the Swiss bar.