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Competition & Antitrust

Competition law enforcement is rapidly changing.

Businesses face increasingly complex litigation and compliance challenges as competition law enforcement is rapidly evolving and competition authorities apply novel instruments.

At Bär & Karrer, we help our clients successfully navigate the rapidly evolving, ever changing world of competition law. Our team has extensive experience in dealing with cartel investigations, dawn raids, merger control proceedings, civil litigation and the design and adoption of compliance programmes in all industries. Bär & Karrer is well regarded by authorities and courts. We understand the workings of your industry and can translate legal requirements into practical and feasible solutions.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Investigations of the Swiss Competition Commission
  • Merger control filings
  • Multijurisdictional merger control
  • Assistance in dawn raids
  • Distribution and licensing
  • Practices of dominant undertakings
  • Compliance programmes
  • Internal investigations and audits

Excellent team.

Legal 500 2017

This is my go-to firm for matters in Switzerland.

Client in Legal 500 2022

Its knowledge of Swiss law and procedure is fantastic, and the members have excellent contacts within the legal community.

Legal 500 2021

Excellent in their field as legal advisors.

Client in Chambers 2021

This firm’s antitrust practice is first-rate. A go-to firm in Switzerland.

Legal 500 2021

Excellent cooperation, fast reaction, great feedback and results regarding our expectations.

Client in IFLR1000 2021

They are competent, reliable, precise, fast and business-oriented.

Client in Chambers 2021

Their service delivery is near-perfect.

Source in Chambers Europe 2020

Pan-Swiss team operating in Zürich, Geneva, Lugano and Zug.

Chambers Europe 2016

Particularly strong in investigations and the representation of clients before the Swiss Competition Commission.

Chambers Europe 2016

Well-respected competition and antitrust practice.

Chambers Europe 2017

Really a brilliant firm.

Chambers Europe 2018

They play a leading role.

Chambers Europe 2018

Excellent team.

Legal 500 2017

This is my go-to firm for matters in Switzerland.

Client in Legal 500 2022

Top Ranked

by Legal 500 2023

Top Ranked

by Legal 500 2023

Top Ranked

by Legal 500 2023

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