/Home/Europe/Life Sciences in Switzerland/Bär & Karrer Ltd
View profile of Bär & Karrer Ltd
Department profile
Bär & Karrer Ltd
Department profile | Bär & Karrer Ltd
Life Sciences

About

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

Provided by Chambers

Life Sciences - Switzerland

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 on top of super technical subject matters and has very strong lawyers. The team advises in your best interest.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has a full-service approach and in-depth expertise, with dedicated professionals in life sciences.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has deep knowledge, a broad understanding of the relevant legal areas and quickly understands clients' needs.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

From the partners to the associates, Bär & Karrer delivers strong results in a short amount of time.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has the ability to think outside of Switzerland and provides 360-degree, holistic advice.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Markus Schott
1
Markus Schott
Head of Life Sciences
1
Band 1

Markus Schott is highly regarded for his experience handling acquisitions and takeovers in the life sciences sector. He also assists with regulatory issues, licensing matters and distribution contracts.

Markus Schott has deep knowledge of the life sciences regulatory sector, along with commercial awareness. He communicates easily and is very responsive and sophisticated.

Markus Schott is an example of a lawyer with deep understanding of the legal issues and the business needs of a corporation.

I can really say that he is much more than a legal adviser; he is a trusted business partner.

I am very happy that he picks up when I call and he is very responsive.

Markus Schott is always able to understand the situation thoroughly and provide legal options in a clear, accessible way.

View Profile
Markus Wang
3
Markus Wang
Head of Life Sciences
3
Band 3

Markus Wang frequently acts on preliminary injunctions, appeals and nullity proceedings, as well as regulatory compliance mandates.

Markus Wang is an absolute expert in life sciences.

View Profile
Oliver Brupbacher
3
Oliver Brupbacher
3
Band 3

Oliver Brupbacher represents multinational pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies in a variety of life sciences matters, including licensing agreements, supply chain issues, regulatory compliance and contentious mandates.

Oliver Brupbacher is an exceptional lawyer with attention to detail and a holistic, strategic approach. He is very responsive and diligent.

Oliver Brupbacher is our go-to person for commercial advice.

Oliver Brupbacher is extremely experienced in healthcare and life sciences. He is the right lawyer with the necessary skill, experience and knowledge in the field.

Oliver Brupbacher is super responsive and very knowledgeable.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Bär & Karrer Ltd

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Switzerland

Life Sciences
Markus Schott
1
Markus Schott
Head of Life Sciences
1
Band 1
View Profile
Markus Wang
3
Markus Wang
Head of Life Sciences
3
Band 3
View Profile
Oliver Brupbacher
3
Oliver Brupbacher
3
Band 3
View Profile

Members

Provided by Bär & Karrer Ltd

Alexandra Johnson

Luca Jagmetti

Markus Schott

Markus Schott

Head of Department

Markus Wang

Markus Wang

Head of Department

Michael Trippel

Philippe Seiler

Raphael Annasohn