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At Bär & Karrer, we help our clients successfully navigate the rapidly evolving, ever changing world of competition law. Our team has extensive experience in dealing with cartel investigations, dawn raids, merger control proceedings, civil litigation and the design and adoption of compliance programmes in all industries. Bär & Karrer is well regarded by authorities and courts. We understand the workings of your industry and can translate legal requirements into practical and feasible solutions.

  • Investigations of the Swiss Competition Commission
  • Merger control filings
  • Multijurisdictional merger control
  • Assistance in dawn raids
  • Distribution and licensing
  • Practices of dominant undertakings
  • Compliance programmes
  • Internal investigations and audits

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Competition/Antitrust - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer often assists with the merger clearance filings for high-value transactions, particularly in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors. The law firm also represents clients in behavioural investigations, advising on allegations of cartels and abuse of market power. The team also has a number of clients from the transport sector. It offers further experience in competition compliance matters.

Work Highlights

  • Bär & Karrer advised DSV on the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of DB Schenker.

Strengths

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The expertise and short response times are outstanding.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
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They have an understanding of our sector and a very pronounced commercial understanding and awareness.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer excels at solving complex and challenging problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mani Reinert
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Mani Reinert
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1

Mani Reinert particularly stands out for his ability to advise on the competition law clearance aspects of high-value acquisitions and joint ventures. He also offers notable experience in investigations into alleged cartels and unfair pricing, as well as competition compliance issues.

Mani Reinert is an outstanding antitrust specialist with a strong service-oriented mindset.

He's excellent – a fast thinker who is very self-confident in his field.

He is one of the people with a comprehensive view over competition law, which is rare in Switzerland.

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Mani Reinert
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Mani Reinert
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Members

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Mani Reinert

Mani Reinert

Head of Department