Competition

Bär & Karrer Ltd.

Client Satisfaction

While notably active on the investigations side, Bär & Karrer Ltd. also fields a diverse workload that is comprised of, but not limited to, various elements of dawn raids, merger control filings, and compliance programmes. ‘True expert’ Mani Reinert, who is regarded as being ’smart, very experienced and solution-oriented’, heads up the group with his wealth of experience in relation to the full gamut of antitrust law issues. Another name to note in the practice is Martin P. Werner, who is well-versed in handling an array of investigations and merger control proceedings. Tim Meyer is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘We were looked after by Mani Reinert. He is very competent in this subject area. His advice is characterised by a very practical approach. Appointments and deadlines were always met.’
‘Mani Reinert is very knowledgeable and a true expert in competition law. He is smart, very experienced and solution-oriented.'
'Absolutely hands-on expertise, easy to access, commercially minded and solution-oriented work.'
'Versatile in necessary depth of advice between deep rooted analysis and quick outside view on specific constellations.'
'Mani Reinert is excellent in handling complex constellations of interest in multilateral transactions calmly and solution-oriented. He is very well connected and respected in the industry which helps him to find solutions in demanding situations.'

Key clients

UBS Group AG
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Mobiliar Versicherungsgesellschaft AG
Novartis AG
Saint-Gobain
Swiss Life
Stellantis
Valora Holding AGDSV A/S
Warburg Pincus
MediaMarktSaturn

Work highlights

Advised UBS Group AG on the acquisition of Credit Suisse.
Advising Zurich Insurance Company and Zürcher Kantonalbank on an increase of their stakes in PFS.
Advised Schweizerische Mobiliar Versicherungsgesellschaft AG on selling the majority interest in Flatfox AG to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG.

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