Bär & Karrer is pleased to announce that, as of today, 1 September 2026, Clara-Ann Gordon is joining the firm as a Partner and will co-head our Tech, Data and Cyber Group together with Christian Kunz. They will be supported by long-standing partners Markus Wang and Michele Bernasconi.
With Clara-Ann's arrival, clients navigating complex technology transactions, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory and compliance challenges will benefit from broader capabilities in this increasingly important area of law.
Clara-Ann Gordon joins from NKF with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, data and regulation, as well as significant expertise in the defence sector. Her practice covers IT and technology transactions, joint ventures, outsourcing, IoT and complex IT systems projects. She also regularly advises clients on data protection matters, including the implementation of data protection compliance programmes and international data transfer projects, internal data security projects and related regulatory aspects.
Her extensive experience in complex digital transformation and IT projects, combined with her work on high-profile cross-border transactions, will further reinforce our ability to support clients on sophisticated, technology-driven matters in Switzerland and internationally.
Clara-Ann is recognised by the most respected international legal directories as one of Switzerland's leading business lawyers in the areas of technology, data privacy and data protection. She has received numerous awards for her work in these areas.
Senior Partner Susanne Schreiber comments: "Clara-Ann brings an exceptional combination of legal expertise, commercial understanding and deep industry knowledge. Her experience at the intersection of technology, data and regulation, as well as her work on complex and highly sensitive matters, will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our firm. We are very pleased to welcome her to Bär & Karrer!"