‘Exceptional competence, rapid responsiveness and comprehensive experience’ characterise the competition law practice at Lenz & Staehelin which advises on merger control, abuse of dominance, cartel investigations, vertical and horizontal agreements and associated regulatory matters. The team is led by Marcel Meinhardt and Benoît Merkt, both recognised experts in Swiss and European competition law. Meinhardt specialises in merger control and competition matters across regulated sectors, while Merkt advises on merger control, cartel and vertical restraint cases, and regulatory matters spanning banking, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The ’precise and pragmatic’ Astrid Waser represents clients in high-profile investigations and appeal procedures, while Sevan Antreasyan handles merger control, cartel, and infringement proceedings. Sinem Süslü is also recognised as a key contributor to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Marcel Meinhardt is an outstanding expert in competition law. High commitment from the associates, including Sinem Süslü.’
- ‘Exceptional competence, rapid responsiveness and comprehensive experience.'
- 'Marcel Meinhardt leads the team very well. They demonstrated outstanding commitment and flexibility in delivering results, even under time pressure.'
- ‘Marcel Meinhardt remains solution-oriented and focuses on core principles of legal advice, even under the highest pressure. From his vast experience and great contacts with authorities, he is able to provide first-class advice.’
- ‘Top competition law practice in Switzerland. We have consistently received excellent service.’
- ‘Astrid Waser is really great, giving precise and pragmatic advice!'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- ADNOC
- Allfunds Bank Group
- Aura Blockchain Consortium
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Baloise Holding AG
- BMW
- Chanel
- Cinven
- City of Zurich
- Colgate Palmolive
- CRH
Work highlights
Represented Pfizer in resale price maintenance proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
Represented McKay Brothers as the complainant in a case of alleged market abuse against a large financial institution.
Advised Mastercard in Swiss abuse of dominance proceedings concerning access to payment infrastructure.
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Practice head
Marcel Meinhardt; Benoît Merkt
Other key lawyers
Astrid Waser; Sevan Antreasyan; Sinem Süslü; Ueli Weber; Sandro Travaglini; Valentin Muller