Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
About
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Baker McKenzie's Antitrust & Competition team in Switzerland assists local and international clients in all aspects related to EU and Swiss antitrust and competition law, including merger control.
From our Swiss offices, we offer worldwide responsive and competent support to our clients in the context of international transactions and antitrust proceedings. Our global team, located in 42 countries and composed of over 300 antitrust lawyers and professionals, handles with experience and swiftness any cross-border situations.
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Baker McKenzie often assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for high-value mergers. The law firm also represents clients in behavioural investigations into allegations of resale price maintenance or illegal exchange of information. The team has further experience in competition compliance matters, particularly for associations or with regard to cooperation agreements. It acts for clients from a number of sectors, including financial services, luxury goods, and food and beverages.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Estée Lauder in an investigation into an alleged cartel and in a subsequent appeal.
Strengths
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"Our questions are answered quickly and clearly."
"We get excellent treatment, with a call back and an initial assessment within one or two days at the latest."
"Our questions are answered quickly and clearly."
"We get excellent treatment, with a call back and an initial assessment within one or two days at the latest."
Notable Practitioners
Boris Wenger is particularly active in merger clearance mandates and competition law compliance matters, especially with regard to distribution agreements. He also represents clients in investigations into alleged exchanges of information.
Entering the rankings this year is Roger Thomi, who represents clients in behavioural investigations and appeals against Competition Commission decisions. He also assists clients with merger clearance mandates and competition law compliance issues.
"Roger Thomi is a very good competition lawyer with a lot of knowledge about practical, relevant case law."
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