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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

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, market inquiries 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

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

  • Walder Wyss represented Swisscom in an appeal against a Swiss Competition Commission decision related to the Swisscom fibre network expansion.

Strengths

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The team's accessibility is outstanding, it consistently demonstrates rapid responsiveness and maintains excellent communication channels despite handling complex matters.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

The firm provides positive support and a practical approach, as due research is done in guiding us on the way forward.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

Walder Wyss's team comprises qualified employees, provides fast responses and understands clients needs and views.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

The firm shows responsiveness. It is highly skilled and easy to work with.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

We appreciate the team's sound knowledge and prudent recommendations.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Reto Jacobs
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Reto Jacobs
1
Band 1
Reto Jacobs is highly 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 for interested parties in appeals against authority decisions.
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Monique Sturny
3
Monique Sturny
3
Band 3
Monique Sturny moves up in the rankings this year following her work for high-profile financial sector clients in both merger clearance mandates and behavioural investigations. She also offers further experience in competition law compliance matters, particularly in relation to distribution strategies.

Monique Sturny offers in-depth knowledge, prudent advice and good availability.

Monique Sturny's expertise is really tailored to our industry. She is a person to highlight.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Walder Wyss Ltd

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Competition/Antitrust
Reto Jacobs
1
Reto Jacobs
1
Band 1
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Monique Sturny
3
Monique Sturny
3
Band 3
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Members

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Daniel Zimmerli

Gion Giger

Hans Rudolf Trüeb