Noted for its cross-border capabilities, ‘industry knowledge’, and ’pragmatism’, Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA‘s competition practice advises on major cartel investigations, appeal procedures, immunity applications, market dominance issues, joint ventures and distribution systems. Department heads Roger Thomi and Boris Wenger are incredibly well-versed in all aspects of Swiss and European competition law, including merger control, cartel and abuse of dominance proceedings, compliance programs, and civil competition disputes. They are supported by Meera Rolaz, who provides expert guidance at the intersection of competition, commercial and trade law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lean and efficient team, always reachable.' \n'Clear communication, pragmatic approach.' \n'In-depth knowledge, cross-border issues easily handled, quick reaction time, good contacts.' \n'Roger Thomi has a hands-on approach with practical solutions, provides quick feedback with a scope fitting the issue at hand - no unnecessary elaborations, but with some additional and valuable background information.' \n'High competence, high availability.' \n'Good industry knowledge, personal advice, pragmatism, high solution orientation.' \n'Pragmatic, to the point and reliable.'
Key clients
- Abbott Arbonia Archer Daniels Midland Baloise Group Barry Callebaut Biogen Burger Söhne Caran d'Ache Civitanavi System SpA Coats Conzzeta CSL Behring Daetwyler Daimler Deutsche Bahn Doc Morris Emerson Electric Estée Lauder FedEx Finck Family Georg Fischer Gi Group Holdings Greisser Hitachi International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Keystone SDA Kühne + Nagel Lonza LVMH McDonald’s Monsanto Mövenpick MUFG Bank Nikon Porsche Raiffeisen REWE/DERTOUR Group RUAG/Beyond Gravity Schaffner Schneider Electric Seiko Sika Smith & Nephew Stihl Swiss Banking Association Swiss Payment Association SPA Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. Tandem Diabetes Care UBS Von Roll Holding AG World Business Council for Sustainable Development Wella
Work highlights
Advised the DERTOUR Group on its acquisition of the Hotelplan Group, including advice on merger control and representation in Phase II Swiss merger control proceedings.
Advised Georg Fischer AG on the acquisition of VAG Group, including foreign direct investment filings and clearance advice.
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
Meera Rolaz