Healthcare & Life Sciences

Navigating the highly regulated,
competitive life sciences and healthcare
markets.

Healthcare & Life Sciences
Navigating the highly regulated,
competitive life sciences and healthcare
markets.

Advising companies and other stakeholders in healthcare and life sciences requires in-depth knowledge of the sector and its regulatory environment.

Navigating the regulatory demands of the healthcare and life sciences sector in a way that strengthens the business and increases value lies at the core of our expertise.

We advise on all regulatory and legal topics relating to the healthcare and life science industries. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies, medtech companies, hospitals, laboratories, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other healthcare providers. We represent our clients in contractual matters, M&A, administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in litigation and arbitration.

Moreover, we draft and negotiate agreements relating to the development and distribution of pharmaceutical and other products as well as the use of the intellectual property on which they rely.

Our areas of activity include:

  • Regulatory advice
  • Advice regarding promotion and advertising
  • Representation in administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in court litigations and arbitrations
  • Research, development, licensing, collaboration, marketing and distribution agreements
  • M&A transactions
You feel very, very well taken care of by them and can sort of rest easy during an investigation "crisis", knowing that they will take excellent care of you and fight tooth and nail for you if must be.
Legal 500 2025
10 out of 10!
Legal 500 2025
Great knowledge of the law and practical expertise, complemented by excellent forensic support.
Legal 500 2025
It is Bär & Karrer's in-house experience in pharmaceutical law that sets it apart from other leading Swiss law firms.
Legal 500 2025
In my opinion, Bär & Karrer also has the largest and most specialised team of lawyers in the healthcare and life sciences sector in Switzerland.
Legal 500 2025
Available partners and the team are very easy going and solution oriented. Pragmatic solutions and aware of clients' interests.
Legal 500 2025
Bär & Karrer has the ability to think outside of Switzerland and provides 360-degree, holistic advice.
Chambers Europe 2025
From the partners to the associates, Bär & Karrer delivers strong results in a short amount of time.
Chambers Europe 2025
Bär & Karrer has a full-service approach and in-depth expertise, with dedicated professionals in life sciences.
Chambers Europe 2025
Bär & Karrer is on top of super technical subject matters and has very strong lawyers. The team advises in your best interest.
Chambers Europe 2025
They have robust technical and regulatory knowledge, a full-service and integrated practice and proven success in complex mandates.
Chambers Europe 2026
Bär & Karrer has excellent knowledge of Swiss law and the pharmaceutical sector, as well as strong contacts and sound legal advice.
Chambers Europe 2026
Bär & Karrer has breadth of experience across the board, with really good partners who have supported us in any way they can.
Chambers Europe 2026
The team stands out for its understanding of Swiss health law, combined with strong strategic thinking and practical, solution-oriented advice.
Chambers Europe 2026
Bär & Karrer provides detailed but very practical and speedy advice. The law firm is an efficient, very reliable and knowledgeable partner.
Chambers Europe 2026
They have an outstanding approach to customer and client relationship management, they are acutely aware of the regulatory landscape and the international dynamics that affect deals and are very proactive in giving advice.
Legal 500 2026
The team is clearly the spearhead of the Swiss law firms specialising in healthcare and life sciences.
Legal 500 2026
They have real in-house experience, combined with excellent technical skills, which makes everything way easier!
Legal 500 2026
The Bär & Karrer team supported us on a complex cross-border, security-backed financing transaction and delivered outstanding work throughout.
Legal 500 2026
Their depth of expertise, professionalism and commitment to high-quality execution make them a trusted partner for sophisticated, cross-border corporate and financing matters.
Legal 500 2026
Ranked in Tier 1
by Legal 500 and Chambers Europe 2025

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