LAWYER PROFILE

Reto Jacobs

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/Antitrust

Switzerland

20 years ranked

About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Practice Areas

Heads the Antitrust and Competition Team. Advises domestic and foreign companies regarding all competition law issues, represents them before competition authorities and courts, and assists them in complex merger filings.

Career

Educated at University of St. Gallen (lic. iur. 1990, Dr. iur. 1997) and University of Amsterdam (LL.M. 1993). Partner at Walder Wyss since 2001.

Professional Memberships

Zurich and Swiss Bar Association, IBA, Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht.

Publications

Regularly publishes in his areas of practice. All publications are available on www.walderwyss.com/reto.jacobs.

Personal

Born in 1964. Speaks German and English. Is lecturer at the University of St. Gallen.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/Antitrust - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Reto Jacobs is a highly valued, visionary legal adviser and sparring partner for possible future developments.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He is very pleasant to work with.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide