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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.

Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Switzerland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie often assists clients with obtaining competition law and foreign direct investment clearance for high-value mergers, frequently collaborating with its offices in other jurisdictions on cross-border filings. 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 and sustainability projects. It acts for clients from a number of sectors, including financial services, luxury goods, and food and beverages.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie assisted Arbonia with the multi-jurisdictional merger control aspects of the sale of its climate division.

Strengths

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The team at Baker McKenzie had a profound understanding of the needs of our company and advised on how our company could implement legal requirements in a correct but still business-friendly way.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

The firm offers cross-border competence and has not only legal knowledge but also in-depth industry knowledge.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

Baker McKenzie were able to rapidly build a personal relationship with us as clients and were quickly able to understand what was a highly complex situation.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

The team appeared to have good experience with and strong insight into the ways of working and priorities of the Swiss regulator.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

They are a trusted partner who are very knowledgeable locally but also globally and have great connections in the market. There is always an expert on a certain topic who is able to advise.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Boris Wenger
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Boris Wenger
Head of Competition/Antitrust
3
Band 3

Boris Wenger is particularly active on merger clearance mandates and competition law compliance matters, especially with regard to distribution agreements. He also represents clients in investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Boris Wenger is an experienced lawyer who is very nice and responsive.

He is very pleasant to work with.

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Roger Thomi
3
Roger Thomi
3
Band 3

Roger Thomi represents clients in behavioural investigations. He also assists clients with merger clearance mandates and competition law compliance issues, including around sustainability topics.

Roger Thomi is excellent. He has a hands-on approach and very good industry knowledge.

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Baker McKenzie

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Competition/Antitrust
Boris Wenger
3
Boris Wenger
Head of Competition/Antitrust
3
Band 3
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Roger Thomi
3
Roger Thomi
3
Band 3
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Members

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Boris Wenger

Boris Wenger

Head of Department

Philippe Reich

Roger Thomi

Head of Department