The ‘professional’ and ’competent’ practitioners at Bär & Karrer Ltd. advise on both standalone competition matters and those arising out of M&A transactions. Recent work includes advising clients across varied sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, financial services, technology and consumer goods. Practice spearhead Mani Reinert is a ‘recognised authority’ in competition law and guides clients through cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, dawn raids, compliance programs and the management of distribution networks. He is closely supported by Martin Werner, who specialises in investigations and merger control proceedings, including the coordination of competition and investment screening. \n

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‘Highly competent and available at all times. Working with them is very professional and enjoyable.’
‘Mani Reinert is a recognised authority in his field. He has a keen sense of risk and seeks pragmatic solutions. Working with him is always a pleasure. Mani's accessibility is exceptional.’

Key clients

Saint-Gobain
UBS
Swiss Life
Aebi Schmidt
DSV
JPMorgan
Mobiliar
Valora
Viseca
Capvis

Work highlights

Advised UBS on the Swiss merger control proceedings tied to its acquisition of Credit Suisse, obtaining unconditional merger control clearance.

Advised DSV on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of DB Schenker, obtaining unconditional clearance.

Advised MediaMarktSaturn on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of melectronics' stores, obtaining unconditional clearance.

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