The range of tasks within the realm of the public sector has expanded significantly. Moreover, there is increasing complexity of regulation and the relations between the public and the private sectors have become more and more intricate.

We advise, support and represent our clients in the public sector at the federal, cantonal and municipal levels whenever complex legal issues need to be solved with expertise and persistence. Our public sector clients include authorities, public officials, public entities and companies as well as public private partnerships in the areas of transportation, health care, financial services, education, research and energy.
Unrivalled quality – tailor-made
Our experts have an in-depth understanding of all kinds of public and administrative law matters, including the particularities of administrative proceedings. Our knowledge of the public sector and its challenging requirements as well as our experience in public sector matters enable us to advise our clients without ever losing sight of the big picture. We offer our clients specific solutions that consider the often varying and competing interests involved.
General areas of the Bär & Karrer public sector practice include:

• Constitutional law and general administrative law including administrative procedure
• International law
• Public procurement
• Internal market law
• Concessions and legal monopolies
• Sanctions law
• Environmental law
• Public employment law
• Governmental and liability
• Public levies
• Public-law property restrictions