Bär & Karrer Ltd. leverages its capabilities across the full range of healthcare and life sciences matters, including IP, licensing, R&D, M&A, patent litigation, investigations and related regulatory issues. Markus Schott routinely represents clients from across the industry in contentious administrative proceedings and also oversees governmental supervision and public procurement matters. Markus Wang heads the firm’s IP offering and provides advice on contentious and non-contentious patent issues. Dispute resolution expert Oliver M. Brupbacher acts in litigation, investigations and arbitration, as well compliance counselling and risk management mandates, often with a cross-border element. The three jointly lead the team. Djamila Batache is a name to note for questions of product liability and regulatory matters.

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‘Outstanding work from Oliver M. Brupbacher. He's super available and knowledgeable on Swiss regulations, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team is clearly the spearhead of the Swiss law firms specialising in healthcare and life sciences.’
‘They have real in-house experience, combined with excellent technical skills, which makes everything way easier!’
‘Oliver M. Brupbacher has been an amazing partner to work with. He helped us with his strategic thinking and added value to sophisticated legal challenges.’
'The Bär & Karrer team supported us on a complex cross-border, security-backed financing transaction and delivered outstanding work throughout.'
'Their depth of expertise, professionalism and commitment to high-quality execution make them a trusted partner for sophisticated, cross-border corporate and financing matters.’