Life Sciences
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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+41 58 261 5000About
Provided by Bär & Karrer Ltd
We advise on all regulatory and legal topics relating to the healthcare and life science industries. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies, medtech companies, hospitals, laboratories, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other healthcare providers. We represent our clients in contractual matters, M&A, administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in litigation and arbitration.
Moreover, we draft and negotiate agreements relating to the development and distribution of pharmaceutical and other products as well as the use of the intellectual property on which they rely.
- Regulatory advice
- Advice regarding promotion and advertising
- Representation in administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in court litigations and arbitrations
- Research, development, licensing, collaboration, marketing and distribution agreements
- M&A transactions
Chambers Review
Bär & Karrer hosts a prestigious team with a stellar transactional practice, advising on M&A transactions and joint ventures in the life sciences field. The team frequently acts for high-profile domestic and international pharmaceutical companies and financial sector clients. The team boasts notable strength in regulatory matters, such as licensing and health insurance reimbursement. The lawyers also represent clients in proceedings concerning preliminary injunctions and nullity actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bär & Karrer is made up of top-league professionals who successfully manage complex issues. They are the lawyers you want when you face complex legal matters."
"The team provides professional, swift and pragmatic services."
"The lawyers at Bär & Karrer have a keen intellect, coupled with deep experience in the healthcare and life sciences space. That's a winning combination and enables them to quickly understand complex topics and identify key areas of risk."
"Bär & Karrer is made up of top-league professionals who successfully manage complex issues. They are the lawyers you want when you face complex legal matters."
"The team provides professional, swift and pragmatic services."
"The lawyers at Bär & Karrer have a keen intellect, coupled with deep experience in the healthcare and life sciences space. That's a winning combination and enables them to quickly understand complex topics and identify key areas of risk."
Notable Practitioners
Markus Schott ascends to the top band on the back of consistently strong feedback from impressive life sciences clients. He is highly regarded for his experience handling acquisitions and takeovers in the life sciences sector. He also assists with regulatory issues and distribution contracts.
"Markus Schott is a highly qualified professional and a lawyer with an amazing understanding of the business needs of his clients."
"He is a trusted adviser and always keen to support and provide solutions on any issue, regardless of how complicated it may be."
Claudia Götz Staehelin frequently supports clients with regulatory matters, including advice on supply chain and manufacturing compliance and advertising issues. She is also active in litigation and arbitration for clients, with experience in disputes involving distribution and data privacy elements.
"Claudia Götz Staehelin is a real pleasure to work with. She is highly intelligent, client-focused, insightful and pragmatic. I truly value the collaboration we have with her and her team."
"Claudia Götz Staehelin is very knowledgeable about the pharma landscape."
Markus Wang frequently acts on preliminary injunctions, appeals and nullity proceedings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bär & Karrer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Bär & Karrer Ltd
Alexandra Johnson
Luca Jagmetti
Head of Department
Head of Department
Michael Trippel
Philippe Seiler
Raphael Annasohn