Dr iur Andri Hess > Homburger > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

A team that is especially recommended for its ‘efficiency, drafting ability and industry know-how’, Homburger‘s ‘pre-eminent’ position in this field is demonstrated by its diverse client roster of blue-chip companies and its regular involvement in high-profile and complex mandates. The practice is jointly spearheaded by Gregor Bühler, Andri Hess, Georg Rauber and Luca Dal Molin. ‘Highly analytical’ Bühler possesses a strong grounding in the enforcement of trade marks, while ‘excellent’ patent litigation leader Hess’s arsenal of skills prominently includes international scale IP disputes as well as the negotiation and drafting of IP rights related contracts. Rauber’s extensive transactional and arbitration experience further enhances the practice, and Dal Molin enjoys a strong reputation in the handling of IP-related matters attached to transactions and outsourcing projects.

The Zurich based group at Homburger assists a diverse client base of well-known international pharma and healthcare giants, notably including Novartis, Sandoz, and Sanofi Aventis. The team displays deep bench strength across a variety of areas, including patent enforcement actions against generics producers, and joint ventures. Practice co-head Dieter Gericke has longstanding expertise in transactional matters, including public takeovers, shareholder activism, and public M&A. Co-head Andri Hess regularly acts in IP disputes and arbitrations, whilst maintaining a strong focus on pharma regulatory issues and IT. Co-head Richard Stäuber is known for his vast knowledge of Swiss and European competition issues, acting for clients in merger control proceedings, distribution arrangements, and investigations.