‘Business and client oriented’ Pestalozzi utilises its international network to advise on a stable of competition transactions, including but not limited to merger controls and dominance issues. The team is steered by Christoph Lang and Fabian Martens; the former possesses a strong grounding in antitrust law, joint ventures, and policy issues, while the latter fields a varied practice that spans the sectors of consumer goods, life sciences, and logistics work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly professional.'

  • 'Business and client oriented.'

  • ‘Sarah Drukarch is a highly professional, experienced and solution-oriented lawyer. Trustful legal partner.’

  • 'The team is very pleasant to work with and has excellent knowledge and experience in Switzerland.'

  • 'We enjoyed working with Fabian Martens and Christoph Lang, a stellar team. Fabian quickly understands issues and communicates clearly.'

Key clients

  • American Express
  • Audi
  • BP
  • British American Tobacco
  • Coca Cola Company
  • Froneri
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Levi's
  • NIBE Group
  • Ringier
  • RUAG International
  • Zimmer Biomet

Work highlights

  • Advised RUAG International on the sale of Aerostructures units to Mubea Group.
  • Advised Ringier on the acquisition of Riniger Axel Springer Schweiz.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christoph Lang, Fabian Martens

Other key lawyers

Sarah Drukarch