SWITZERLAND Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Tobias Meili and André S. Berne Wenger Plattner
Wenger Plattner has been advising and represent- ing clients in all aspects of business law for over 40 years, with more than 100 employees at its offices in Basel, Zurich and Bern. The lawyers identify practi- cal, workable solutions and help clients implement these to achieve the best possible commercial out- comes. Wenger Plattner has a team of experts, many of whom are involved in decision-making as members
of public authorities and other bodies, which gives them an in-depth understanding of client needs. As a fully integrated partnership, the firm places a strong emphasis on teamwork and co-operation. Wenger Plattner’s clients have access to dedicated, highly experienced specialists who offer top-level advice so that clients can meet their specific objectives ef- ficiently and effectively.
Authors
Tobias Meili is a partner in Wenger Plattner’s governance and compliance, life sciences and health law, and corporate M&A practice groups. He advises clients, especially those in the life sciences sector, on
André S. Berne is a senior associate at Wenger Plattner and primarily handles commercial and various regulatory issues. His main areas of focus include life sciences law, health law, competition law, data protection
commercial and corporate law – in particular, on corporate governance topics (including corporate responsibility issues), restructuring, M&A and contract and technology law. Tobias’s area of activity also includes internal investigations as an examiner or investigator appointed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) or companies. Being familiar with the structures processes, and challenges of large companies, Tobias combines an authentic, pragmatic and solution-oriented advisory approach in his legal practice, with solid expertise and negotiation skills.
law and general contract law. André also advises companies and organisations on Swiss commercial and corporate law, administrative law and EU law, representing them before courts and authorities in German and French. In addition to his advisory and litigation activities, André prepares expert opinions in his areas of specialisation and regularly publishes and lectures in these fields.
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