Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Swiss institutions, municipalities, and companies subject to the Swiss DPA, cantonal DIPDA, or GDPR need a designated data protection officer — but few can justify a full-time hire. Arc Legal fulfils this role on retainer, with a single point of contact and documented deliverables.
- Maintenance and update of the processing activities register
- Drafting and revision of privacy policies and internal procedures
- Incident management and data breach notification
- Advisory to staff and management on day-to-day questions
- Responding to data subject access requests and complaints
- Monthly video call with written summary
- Regulatory watch (Swiss DPA, GDPR, cantonal legislation)
Fees: from CHF 800 / month for small entities (municipalities, associations, SMEs) — up to CHF 2,500 / month for complex institutions. Annual retainer at fixed rate, billed monthly.
Book a free 30-min call →Contract drafting & review
A poorly drafted contract costs more to dispute than to fix. Arc Legal reviews, annotates, and drafts commercial contracts across multiple legal systems and languages — with a clear summary memo of risks and recommendations.
- Review and annotation with inline comments
- Summary memo: risks, missing clauses, recommended changes
- Drafting new contracts from instructions or term sheets
- NDAs, service agreements, partnership agreements, licences, SaaS contracts
- Public procurement documents and specifications
- Cross-border contracts (Switzerland, EU, English law, Middle East)
- Acquisition and implementation of CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) solutions
- Available in French, German, and English
Fees: CHF 190 / hour — or flat fee per document agreed in advance. Standard contract review (NDA, service agreement): CHF 400–900. Complex contracts: individual quote.
Book a free 30-min call →Advisory & Strategy
Navigating cross-border commercial matters requires understanding both legal frameworks and business realities. Arc Legal provides strategic counsel for institutional projects, market entry, joint ventures, and complex transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Services include:
- Cross-border transaction structuring and due diligence
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Market entry strategy and regulatory landscape analysis
- Institutional project planning and implementation roadmaps
- Commercial partnerships and joint venture agreements
Fees: CHF 230 / hour — or flat fee per engagement agreed in advance. First scoping call free of charge.
Compliance & Risk
Effective compliance programs protect organizations while enabling operations. Arc Legal designs and implements regulatory frameworks that are audit-ready yet practical for the people who use them daily.
Services include:
- Data protection and privacy compliance (GDPR, Swiss DPA)
- Educational institution regulatory compliance
- Public procurement frameworks and tender processes
- Ethics policies and codes of conduct
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Internal audit preparation and support
Fees: DPA/GDPR audit: CHF 2,500–6,000 (written report + action plan included). Webinar training (2h, up to 25 participants): CHF 1,500–2,500.
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Not every dispute requires litigation. As a certified mediator with experience across cultures and legal systems, Dr. Schneider offers structured resolution processes that preserve time, resources, and relationships.
Services include:
- Commercial and civil mediation
- Early-stage dispute assessment and facilitation
- Settlement design and negotiation support
- Cross-cultural conflict resolution
- Workplace and organizational dispute mediation
Fees: CHF 200 / hour. Half-day: CHF 700. Full day: CHF 1,200. Initial assessment session (1h): CHF 150.
Governance & Policy
Strong governance structures enable organizations to operate transparently and accountably. Arc Legal advises on organizational design, board processes, and policy frameworks that align with both legal requirements and institutional values.
Services include:
- By-laws, statutes, and constitutional documents
- Board governance and committee structures
- Policy drafting and regulatory reform
- Accountability frameworks and oversight mechanisms
- Institutional restructuring and organizational design
Fees: CHF 230 / hour — or flat fee per deliverable. Drafting or revision of by-laws: CHF 800–2,500 depending on complexity.