Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "TMT"
"Vischer’s Rolf Auf der Maur is ‘probably one of the best connected lawyers in the Swiss media, IT and telecoms industries’, and ‘does not only deal with immediate requests but most often thinks at least one step ahead’. Clients include 3 Plus, Netflix, Swisscom, Ring Central and additiv."
Media Law International 2016 - Tier 1
"Media specialist VISCHER is among national leaders for digital media matters. According to one client “The firm does excellent work. Not only in the core areas of media law but also in other practice areas where we need support, for example tax law and labour law.” With an entertainment specialisation, the practice group advises on television broadcast, film, music and gaming. Managed by Rolf Auf der Maur, the group collaborates with the information and communication, intellectual property and competition departments."
Chambers Europe/Global (2016) - "Corporate/M&A"
"Corporate co-head Matthias Staehelin leads the firm's life sciences practice and assists clients with financing and transactional work relating to that industry. He also has substantial private equity expertise."
Chambers Europe (2015) - "TMT"
"Rolf Auf der Maur represents clients from the media, technology and telecoms sectors. Sources regard him as a particularly strong choice for e-commerce mandates."
Media Law International 2015 - Tier 1
»Vischer is a clear market leader, for many reasons. Department head Rolf Auf der Maur is one of them. “Rolf Auf der Maur is very well connected in the media and communications sectors. He knows almost everyone who is relevant in the media and technology sector which facilitates the handling of many matters”, explained one client. The firm’s media and entertainment practice is focused on new media, ranging from online platforms to broadcasting, working closely with the intellectual property and competition divisions. Summarised by one client, “Rolf Auf der Maur and the members of his team certainly have a very high level of technical and legal expertise.”«
Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "TMT"
"Vischer’s Rolf Auf der Maur is ‘probably one of the best connected lawyers in the Swiss media and telecoms industries’, and has ‘strong legal and negotiation skills’. Clients include 3 Plus and Swisscom."
Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2015) - "Technology Media & Telecommunications"
"Vischer is represented by its 'standout' TMT practitioner Rolf Auf der Maur. His 'professional approach' is admired by his clients, as is his ability to 'weigh up risks and find solutions'."
Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2015) - "Sports & Entertainment"
"Rolf Auf der Maur at Vischer is a 'frequent figure' in the media and entertainment scene and is a 'firm favourite' among clients in this field."
Media Law International 2014
"VISCHER stands firmly and favourably as one of the country's most prominent practices. Equally renowned head of department Rolf Auf der Maur has long standing experience and expertise owing to 20 years of media law specialisation. "VISCHER manages to simplify complex issues and provide legal certainty. We cooperate with VISCHER because they are of high repute in the market of digital media," commented one client."
Chambers Europe (2014) - "TMT"
"Department head Rolf Auf der Maur is 'very user-friendly and smart in his approach,' say interviewees. 'He has the relevant industry experience and is thoughtful when devising good solutions.' Auf der Maur is also known for his IP practice."