
The ‘outstanding’ competition and regulatory team at Homburger provides global corporations and investors with advice on complex merger control proceedings, cartel and dominance investigations, competition litigation and compliance matters. The team boasts deep sector knowledge across regulated industries, including technology, energy, healthcare, financial services, transport and consumer goods. Leading the practice is the ’exceptional’ Marcel Dietrich, an expert in Swiss and EU competition and regulatory law. Franz Hoffet brings extensive experience in merger control and competition litigation, while the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Richard Stäuber advises on investigations, merger control and regulatory matters. Andreas Burger and Allegra Arnold are further core team members.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Richard Stäuber is great.’
- ‘Outstanding team which works together seamlessly and always provides high-quality advice, even under extreme time pressure.’
- ‘Marcel Dietrich, Richard Stäuber, Andreas Burger and Allegra Arnold are all exceptional lawyers, extremely knowledgeable, able to tailor advice to business needs. It is also a pleasure to work with them.’
Key clients
- Nestlé
- SPAR
- Stonepeak
- UBS
- Sandoz
- Generali
- OC Oerlikon
- CVC
- CD&R
- BPCE
- VISA Europe
- HomeToGo
Work highlights
Represented OC Oerlikon as international lead counsel on merger control procedures in the $1bn divestment of Barmag to Rieter.
Represented BPCE and Generali in Swiss merger control proceedings related to a joint venture.
Represented VISA in civil proceedings under competition law against Swiss merchants seeking the return of more than $150m.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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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
Marcel Dietrich
Other key lawyers
Richard Stäuber; Franz Hoffet; Allegra Arnold; Andreas Burger



