Operating on a domestic and cross-border scale, ‘business-oriented’ Wenger Vieli Ltd possesses notable experience in the regulated sectors alongside the real estate and IT sectors; the team leverages its capabilities in relation to merger control proceedings and antitrust investigations. The ’very knowledgeable’ Michael Tschudin heads up the group, capitalising on his previous experience at the Swiss Competition Commission and the Swiss Federal Administrative Court to advise a broad array of clients active in the life sciences, energy, and public services sectors. Other recommended lawyers include Janica Wyss and Dominique Roos.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Michael Tschudin is a very knowledgeable competition lawyer with experience in a vast amount of industries. He is particularly strong in matters related to abuse of dominance. Further, he is particularly experienced in competition matters related to data protection.’

  • ‘All real team players and always to the point.'

  • 'A diverse and skilled team where everyone is fully committed to act in the very best interest of the client.’

  • ‘Michael Tschudin is efficient and has an excellent business mindset. He combines outstanding technical skills with a pragmatic, commercial approach. Great ability to establish trust and a real pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The team stands out due to his exceptional ability to deeply understand our business practices and company goals, not just the legal aspects. They go beyond simply evaluating the legal situation by immersing themselves in the strategic and operational needs of our business.'

  • 'This business-oriented mindset and deep understanding of our specific needs are clear strengths that set this team apart from other firms.’
  • ‘The individuals we work with standout due to their down-to-earth attitude, extensive experience in competition law, and a deep understanding not just of the legal landscape but also of the behaviors, goals, and biases of competition authorities.'

  • 'We highly value their practical approach, which blends legal expertise with an insightful grasp of regulatory dynamics, enabling them to provide advice that is both strategically sound and pragmatic.'

Key clients

  • Redcare Pharmacy N.V.
  • Axa

Work highlights

  • Advised AXA on competition matters in its acquisition of a 20% stake in newhome.ch.
  • Represented Redcare Pharmacy in merger control proceedings in connection with cross-border joint venture with Galenica.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Tschudin

Other key lawyers

Janica Wyss, Dominique Roos