Competition/Antitrust | Europe

Homburger maintains its position as one of the top law firms in Switzerland for competition matters. A popular choice with clients from the financial services industry, the team is highly esteemed for its work on high-value merger clearance filings and high-profile cartel investigations before the Swiss Competition Commission. The firm's client roster includes private equity houses and pharmaceutical companies.

With competition lawyers in both Geneva and Zürich, Lenz & Staehelin stands out as one of the top law firms in Switzerland for competition law mandates. The team frequently represents clients in high-profile behavioural investigations, as well as advising on appeals against Swiss Competition Commission decisions. It is also highly regarded for its ability to assist with merger clearance mandates. The law firm remains a popular choice for clients from the financial services and TMT sectors.

Schellenberg Wittmer assists clients with a broad range of competition mandates, helping them with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers, as well as representing them in investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. The law firm is popular with clients from a range of sectors, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Baker McKenzie often assists clients with obtaining competition law and foreign direct investment clearance for high-value mergers. The law firm also represents clients in behavioural investigations into allegations of resale price maintenance or illegal exchange of information. The team has further experience in competition compliance matters, particularly for associations or with regard to cooperation agreements and sustainability projects. It acts for clients from a number of sectors, including financial services, luxury goods, and food and beverages.

Bär & Karrer often assists with the merger clearance filings for high value transactions, particularly in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors. The law firm also represents clients in behavioural investigations, advising on allegations of cartels and abuse of market power. The team also has a number of clients from the transport sector. It offers further experience in competition compliance matters.

Kellerhals Carrard frequently advises clients on competition law compliance issues, particularly with regard to distribution systems. The law firm has additional experience in obtaining competition approval for proposed mergers and joint ventures. The team also represents clients in behavioural investigations and appeals against authority decisions. Team members frequently work alongside the firm's highly regarded sports law specialists to assist clients from the sporting sector with competition law issues. 

CORE Attorneys is well versed in advising domestic and international clients in competition issues. The law firm is adept at assisting with investigation by the Competition Commission. The team's capabilities further involve the competition law compliance aspects of distribution strategies.

Wenger Vieli is a good choice for clients seeking assistance in competition matters related to life science, energy, public services and technology. The firm regularly advises clients on merger control proceedings and investigations into allegations of possible collusion.