With a reputation for being ‘solid’ and ’dependable’, Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd delivers comprehensive Swiss and EU competition law services, encompassing investigations, merger control, compliance and dawn raid support, as well as joint venture and cooperation agreements. The team advises leading clients across, inter alia, the retail, pharmaceuticals, banking, automotive and technology sectors. Nicolas Birkhäuser, who leads the practice, covers a wide array of competition law matters, from cartel and abuse of dominance investigations to merger control proceedings and distribution system structuring. He is strongly supported by Lukas Poschung, whose broad expertise spans competition, intellectual property, corporate and commercial law.
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Testimonials
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- 'As a client, what stands out about this team is their quick reaction times - they are responsive and manage to address urgent matters promptly. They are consistently helpful and approachable, which makes collaboration smooth.' \n'Nicolas Birkhäuser is a highly experienced lawyer who is very dedicated to the case.' \n'Strong dedication and ownership.' \n'Attention to detail and thorough processing.' \n'Nicolas Birkhäuser and his colleagues have been quite dependable and solid throughout our work with them. They are responsive, thoughtful and practical.' \n'Extremely expert, practical and user friendly!' \n'I work closely with Nicolas Birkhäuser, who is terrific. He’s given us just what’s needed on this matter.'
Key clients
- ASSA ABLOY AB
- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
- Fresenius Kabi
- Georg Fischer
- Helsana AG
- Citigroup
- Invision AG
- Coop Genossenschaft
- Credit Suisse AG
- Ardian
- BMW Leasing
- Flumroc AG/ROCKWOOL group
Work highlights
Advised Fresenius Kabi in the first ever Competition Commission investigation into relative market power in Switzerland.
Advised the Qatar Investment Authority on all Swiss competition law aspects of its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nicolas Birkhäuser
Other key lawyers
Lukas Poschung; Thomas Frick; Stephanie Huchler; Paloma Alcántara