Dr iur Franz Hoffet > Homburger > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Routinely operating for blue-chip corporations, Homburger’s ‘strong and experienced’ competition practice possesses demonstrable capabilities in large-scale, multi-jurisdictional merger control procedures. ‘Extremely experienced’ practice head Marcel Dietrich and ‘consummate professional’ Franz Hoffet both have more than 30 years of experience in the competition sphere. Richard Stäuber bolsters the practice with his know-how across competition law investigations, merger control proceedings and distribution arrangements, among others.

Homburger advises high-profile clients active in the automotive industry on regulatory matters, distribution, manufacturing, and transactions. The team also utilises the knowledge of specialists from other departments such as competition, dispute resolution, corporate, capital markets, finance, tax, and IP. Practice head Marcel Dietrich advises clients in the transport industry on regulatory issues, compliance, and investigations. Franz Hoffet has a special focus on aviation.

Homburger has comprehensive knowledge of the public law aspects of regulated sectors, including the financial services, energy, life sciences, and construction industries. The team is co-headed by Marcel Dietrich, who has extensive experience in supporting clients with a range of regulatory matters, and Mariella Orelli, who specialises in international dispute resolution and has expertise in regulated industries. Regulatory and competition law expert Franz Hoffet supports the team. Richard Stäuber specialises in Swiss and European competition law, as well as compliance issues.