Prof Dr Markus Schott > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
Bär & Karrer Ltd. Offices
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Prof Dr Markus Schott
Work Department
Banking & Insurance | Litigation | Arbitration | Corporate & Commercial | Energy | Competition Law | White Collar Crime | Transport & Logistics | Life Sciences
Position
Markus Schott has broad experience in all kinds of regulatory and administrative law matters including governmental supervision, public procurement, and administrative sanctions. He advises and represents clients in the life science and food, banking, finance and insurance, transportation and infrastructure sectors. He also drafts expert opinions in these fields.
Markus Schott is also specialized in representing clients in administrative and civil litigation proceedings as well as international administrative and legal assistance proceedings.
He teaches public economic law at the University of Zurich and he publishes regularly in his fields of interest.
Career
- Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2013)
- Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2010)
- Postdoc Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Zurich (2006-2009)
- Associate at a Swiss law firm (2002-2005)
- Trainee at a Swiss law firm (2000)
- Law Clerk at the Civil Court of Basel (1999)
- Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. René Rhinow (1997-1999)
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- Swiss Lawyers Association
- Basel Lawyers Association
- Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
- Swisstransplant: Member of the Foundation Board
Education
- University of Zurich: Venia Legendi for Public Law and European Law (2010), Professor of law (2016)
- Harvard University, Cambridge MA: LL.M. (2004)
- Admitted to the Basel Bar (2001)
- University of Basel: Dr. iur. (2000)
- University of Basel: lic. iur. (1996)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Insurance
Fielding a comprehensive insurance offering, Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises a consortium of clients on license applications, regulatory compliance, transactions and disputes. Peter Hsu spearheads the practice with his wide-ranging expertise advising Swiss and foreign insurers, insurance intermediaries and fintech businesses on a diverse spread of matters. Financial services expert Eric Stupp’s strengths lie in regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings and M&A. Daniel Flühmann is well versed in the remits of banking, insurance and financial market laws, while Markus Schott is well equipped to manage a variety of regulatory and administrative law matters. Tiffany Ender is also recommended.
Switzerland > Public law
(Leading individuals)Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of public and governmental service-related matters, with expertise in the healthcare, financial, infrastructure, and gambling industries, among others. The ‘highly qualified’ team has a particular focus on export controls relating to war materials and dual use goods. Practice head Markus Schott has extensive experience in administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental supervision, public procurement, and administrative sanctions. Vera Naegeli specialises in ESG matters, white collar crime, and compliance issues. Public institution financing expert Frédéric Bétrisey also supports the team. Raphael Wyss advises clients in the life sciences, telecommunications, and energy sectors.
Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
(Leading individuals)The market-leading team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises its lucrative client base of on the full gamut of matters, including the marketing and advertising of drugs and pricing proceedings. Jointly heading the practice in Zurich, Markus Schott primarily focuses on administrative proceedings, including government supervision and public procurement mandates; Markus Wang leads on the intellectual property (IP) side, acting for pharma and biotech clients in Swissmedic proceedings; and Philippe Seiler maintains a private equity and M&A focused practice, handling a variety of transactions and regulatory matters involving medical device and drug distribution. Basel based practice co-head Claudia Götz Staehelin is an expert in investigations, disputes, and regulatory issues, representing numerous global pharma giants, while co-head Oliver Brupbacher is noted for his ‘exceptional‘ sector knowledge, and his expertise in crisis management issues and information governance. Jannick Koller left the practice in December 2022.
Comparative Guides
Switzerland: Life Sciences | March 2024 | This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in Switzerland. |
Lawyer Rankings
- Healthcare and life sciences Switzerland
- Insurance Switzerland
- Leading individuals Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
- Leading individuals Switzerland > Public law
- Public law Switzerland
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Zurich
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: arbitration
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Employment
- Fintech
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Insurance
- Leading firms: Italian-speaking Switzerland
- Private client
- Public law
- Real estate and construction
- Regulatory, compliance and investigations
- Sports law
- Tax