Thomas Barothy – ‘Business of law’ innovator | NED | LegalTech Angel Investor

Dr. Thomas Barothy is a 'Business of law' innovator, LegalTech angel investor, and the former UBS Group Legal COO. With a diverse background that includes senior management roles at UBS, management consulting firms, and academia, Dr. Barothy's career reflects a commitment to transformative leadership and strategic thinking.

During his tenure at UBS, Dr. Barothy made significant contributions in key positions such as Head of Operational Risk Control/SOX404, CFO APAC, and Head of Swiss Resolution Planning. In 2017, he became the Chief Operating Officer of the UBS Group Legal department. In this role, he was responsible for transforming the department and successfully establishing a leading legal operations function that gained industry recognition.

Since his retirement in 2022, Dr. Barothy has embraced non-executive director (NED) and advisory roles in the legal services industry. He currently holds positions on the board of directors at Interim Legal AG, the strategic advisory board of PERSUIT, and serves as a senior advisor at Catylex.

Managing LegalTech angel investments through his company, PartnerLex AG, he focuses on technologies that streamline legal costs for Corporate Legal Departments (CLDs), enhance data analytics for CLDs, and reshape how CLDs collaborate with their businesses.

In the academic sphere, Dr. Barothy currently acts as a faculty advisor for the Digital Legal Exchange (DLEX) and contributes to the ACC Legal Operations EMEA advisory board. His commitment to advancing legal operations globally and imparting knowledge to the next generation of legal professionals was acknowledged in 2021 when he was named an ACC Value Champion.Dr. Thomas Barothy is a 'Business of law' innovator, LegalTech angel investor, and the form