Department profile
Walder Wyss Ltd

Competition/Antitrust

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Walder Wyss Ltd

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About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Walder Wyss is proficient in all aspects of the regulation of competition. The competition team handles the most complex and disputed merger filings within Switzerland and co-ordinates them with filings in other jurisdictions. The team is routinely involved in questions of market dominance and the design of agreements that do not violate competition law. It represents firms in administrative proceedings before competition authorities and courts. It also counsels its clients in the implementation of compliance programmes and advises bidders and government authorities in proceedings for the award of public contracts.
Over the last few years, our department’s portfolio has constantly expanded and now encompasses many major companies operating throughout Switzerland and internationally.

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Competition/Antitrust - Switzerland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Walder Wyss is well known for assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious competition law matters. The firm's contentious practice includes representing clients in Competition Commission investigations and subsequent challenges to authority decisions. The team also has experience in merger control filings and competition compliance matters, particularly in relation to distribution strategies. It acts for clients from the financial services, healthcare, media and telecommunications sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Walder Wyss assisted Swiss Post and fenaco with the merger control filing for a proposed joint venture.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's pragmatism, practicality and sound judgement.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • Walder Wyss exhibit strong expertise in competition law, trustworthy ways of working for all stakeholders involved, and clear communication.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable with high technical expertise.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • Walder Wyss can translate complex legal questions into clear, actionable recommendations with pragmatic and business-oriented advice.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Reto Jacobs
    Band 2Reto Jacobs

    Reto Jacobs

    Reto Jacobs is esteemed for his broad practice advising clients on the competition law aspects of high-value mergers and representing them in significant behavioural investigations before the Competition Commission. He also has experience acting in appeals against authority decisions.

    • Reto Jacobs is a highly valued, visionary legal adviser and sparring partner for possible future developments.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • He is very pleasant to work with.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • Band 3Monique Sturny
    Band 3Monique Sturny

    Monique Sturny

    Monique Sturny assists clients with both merger clearance mandates and behavioural investigations. She also offers further experience in competition law compliance matters, particularly in relation to distribution strategies and sustainability issues.

    • Monique Sturny combines a deep knowledge of Swiss and EU competition law with a strategic approach.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • Monique Sturny is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable and keeps us up to date.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • She is a very active and knowledgeable competition lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • She provides strong expertise, strategy and execution, and service across all work areas.

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