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Prof. Dr. Markus Schott

Instrumental in moving things forward.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Committed to deliver an excellent quality of work.

Source in WWL 2021

Exemplary in terms of availability and responsiveness.

Client in Chambers Europe 2020

Excellent quality work.

Client in Chambers Europe 2020

In-depth analysis and recommendations.

Client in Who's Who Legal Life Science 2019

Great understanding of the legal landscape relating to clinical trials in Switzerland.

Client in Who's Who Legal Life Science 2019

Understands the Swiss market and the needs of biotech companies very well.

Client in Chambers Europe 2019

Is lauded for his practical and useful advice.

Client in Chambers Europe 2019

Knowledgeable and proactive.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Instrumental in moving things forward.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

Committed to deliver an excellent quality of work.

Source in WWL 2021

About

Markus Schott has broad experience in all kinds of regulatory and administrative law matters including governmental supervision, public procurement, and administrative sanctions. He advises and represents clients in the life science and food, banking, finance and insurance, transportation and infrastructure sectors. He also drafts expert opinions in these fields.

Markus Schott is also specialized in representing clients in administrative and civil litigation proceedings as well as international administrative and legal assistance proceedings.

He teaches public economic law at the University of Zurich and he publishes regularly in his fields of interest.

Markus Schott is described as a "very efficient, extremely flexible and accessible lawyer" (Chambers Europe 2015) and a "specialist in the regulatory field" (Chambers Europe 2016) who "provides proactive support" (Chambers Europe 2017) and is praised for his "practical and useful advice" (Chambers Europe 2019). He is also listed in the Who's Who Legal Guide on Life Sciences.

LanguagesGerman, English, French
Curriculum
  • Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2013)
  • University of Zurich: Venia Legendi for Public Law and European Law (2010), Professor of law (2016)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2010)
  • Postdoc Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Zurich (2006-2009)
  • Harvard University, Cambridge MA: LL.M. (2004)
  • Associate at a Swiss law firm (2002-2005)
  • Admitted to the Basel Bar (2001)
  • University of Basel: Dr. iur. (2000)
  • Trainee at a Swiss law firm (2000)
  • Law Clerk at the Civil Court of Basel (1999)
  • Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. René Rhinow (1997-1999)
  • University of Basel: lic. iur. (1996)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Lawyers Association
  • Basel Lawyers Association
  • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
  • Swisstransplant: Member of the Foundation Board
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

Markus Schott's Deals, Cases & News

Ranked as "leading lawyer"

by Legal 500 2023

Listed as a "global leader" in Life Sciences and in Healthcare

by Who is Who Legal 2023

Ranked as "leading lawyer"

by Legal 500 2023

Listed as a "global leader" in Life Sciences and in Healthcare

by Who is Who Legal 2023

Contact

Markus Schott
P: +41 58 261 54 77
M: +41 58 262 54 77
markus.schott@baerkarrer.ch

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

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Markus Schott's latest Publications