Bär & Karrer Ltd, Healthcare & Life Sciences | Chambers Europe Profile

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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

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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.

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Work Highlights

Bär & Karrer advised Pro Medicus on its contractual arrangements and implementation of the proQura programme.

Strengths

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They have robust technical and regulatory knowledge, a full-service and integrated practice and proven success in complex mandates.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has excellent knowledge of Swiss law and the pharmaceutical sector, as well as strong contacts and sound legal advice.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has breadth of experience across the board, with really good partners who have supported us in any way they can.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

The team stands out for its understanding of Swiss health law, combined with strong strategic thinking and practical, solution-oriented advice.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer provides detailed but very practical and speedy advice. The law firm is an efficient, very reliable and knowledgeable partner.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

They have robust technical and regulatory knowledge, a full-service and integrated practice and proven success in complex mandates.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has excellent knowledge of Swiss law and the pharmaceutical sector, as well as strong contacts and sound legal advice.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer has breadth of experience across the board, with really good partners who have supported us in any way they can.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

The team stands out for its understanding of Swiss health law, combined with strong strategic thinking and practical, solution-oriented advice.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Bär & Karrer provides detailed but very practical and speedy advice. The law firm is an efficient, very reliable and knowledgeable partner.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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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 is a trusted business partner and a very efficient, highly flexible and accessible lawyer. He demonstrates strong client-centric support with practical and useful advice.

Markus Schott stands out for his deep expertise in Swiss health law and his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. He combines legal precision with strong strategic and commercial understanding.

I enjoy working with Markus Schott. His vast array of knowledge, competence and skill is his biggest asset.

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.

3

Oliver M. 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.

He provides solid and reliable legal advice that is also practical and meets the requirements of the business.

Oliver Brupbacher has good balance in terms of the advice he provides, providing potential options and highlighting risks and advantages.

Oliver combines legal and commercial insights honed from his deep experience in the space. He is able to bring a valuable business perspective and customer-oriented judgement.

Oliver Brupbacher is a fantastic lawyer and leader with a great understanding of the healthcare industry. He has the capacity to analyse and help resolve complex legal matters.

Oliver Brupbacher is a real pharmaceutical law expert.

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Life Sciences

1

Markus Schott

Head of Life Sciences

1

Band 1

3

Markus Wang

Head of Life Sciences

3

Band 3

3

Oliver M. Brupbacher

3

Band 3

Members

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Christoph Neeracher

Cyrill Diefenbacher

Joel Fischer

Luca Jagmetti

Markus Schott

Head of Department

Markus Wang

Head of Department

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Oliver M. Brupbacher

Head of Department

Philippe Seiler

Raphael Annasohn

Vera Naegeli