Noted for its ‘extensive know-how’ and ’high flexibility’, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG covers the full spectrum of competition mandates, such as immunity applications, merger control filings, and distribution systems. The team is able to capitalise on its global office network that spans London, Washington DC, and other locations to strengthen its capacity to advise. The practice is jointly led by Roger Thomi, whose varied experience encompasses the structuring of horizontal cooperation agreements and setting up antitrust compliance programmes, and Boris Wenger, who actively handles a litany of cartel and dominance cases as well as merger control proceedings. Veteran practitioner Philippe Reich assists with all facets of antitrust compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘While the team works very thoroughly and shows in-depth knowledge of the law, it nevertheless provides very practical advice.’
‘Roger Thomi has very good knowledge not only of the law, but also of the characteristics and issues of different industry sectors, which allows him to provide tailor-made solutions.'
'Provides relevant additional insights, enabling us to assess risks and opportunities also in a broader scope.’
‘High level of competence and extensive know-how.’
‘High flexibility and a good business understanding.’
'Boris Wenger has been our trusted advisor for several years, and accompanies us with all pricing strategy questions and projects that require compliant cartel law implementation in distribution systems. We appreciate the fact that he has already been with Baker McKenzie for several years; this enables maximization and retention of know-how and no need for us as clients to repeat internal positions, processes, strategies, tools etc.'
Key clients
- Abbott
- Arbonia
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Baloise Group
- Barry Callebaut
- Biogen
- Burger Söhne
- Caran d'Ache
- Coats
- Conzzeta
- CSL Behring
- Daetwyler
Work highlights
Represented Gi Group in the Swiss merger control proceedings and filed a Swiss merger control notification that was cleared in phase I.
Advised Lonza on its acquisition of the Genentech large-scale biologics manufacturing site in Vacaville, California from Roche for $1.2bn.
Advised Arbonia on merger control, foreign investment and foreign subsidies filings, and antitrust compliance of the bidding and integration planning process.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Roger Thomi; Boris Wenger
Other key lawyers
Philippe Reich