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Breadth, depth, focus and reassuring dependability. These enduring qualities have put us at the heart of some of the biggest deals in recent Swiss business history. Every project is led by an experienced partner. And, alongside their expertise, we bring an innovative edge and pragmatic mindset – solving problems and opening up opportunities. While legal systems may operate within national borders, global business is breaking down barriers. So, as well as being specialists in Swiss business law, we also partner with leading firms worldwide. It means we can offer our clients the very best advice and representation – whether inside or outside Switzerland – including the many foreign clients who choose to live and work here. This extends to keeping a very close eye on the EU legislation implications for companies based throughout the country. Our lawyers don't just encompass the globe, they also span generations. Together, we build relationships for the long term and conduct business Swiss-style in a way that proves that consensus, humility and restraint often offer the smartest route to the quickest results.

With 300 professionals (comprised of partners, salaried lawyers, legal experts, tax advisers and notaries) and a total of more than 500 staff, Kellerhals Carrard is the largest law firm in Switzerland. We have offices in Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Sion and Zurich and representation offices in Binningen, Gstaad, Shanghai, and Tokyo. We advise and represent companies and entrepreneurs from all industries and economic sectors, public authorities, national and international organisations and private individuals before all judicial and administrative bodies nationally and abroad in practically all areas of the law: • Company and corporate law, external legal department • Litigation, arbitration and insolvency law • M&A and capital markets law • Regulatory financial markets law, financial services, collective investments, leasing, insurance • IT/IP, distribution, competition and anti-trust law • International sports law • Tax • Public law • Employment and social insurance law • Commercial criminal law and international mutual assistance / compliance • Family and inheritance law for private customers • Notarial office We focus in particular on the areas of financial services, life sciences, IMT (Information, Technology and Media), sport and entertainment, energy and real estate/construction, and retail.

Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers in Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, Zug, Basel and St. Moritz. Our core business is advising our clients on innovative and complex transactions and representing them in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. Our clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and around the world. Bär & Karrer was repeatedly awarded Switzerland Law Firm of the Year by the most important international legal ranking agencies in recent years. 2022 Legalcommunity Awards ("Law Firm of the Year - Switzerland") 2022 Legal Alliance Summit ( "Law Firm of the Year - Switzerland") 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Mergermarket European M&A Award ("Legal Adviser of the Year") 2021 Citywealth IFC Award ("Law Firm of the Year – Switzerland") 2020 British Legal Award ("International Private Client Team of the Year") 2020 Euromoney LMG Life Sciences Award ("Life Sciences Firm of the Year – Switzerland") 2019 STEP Award ("International Legal Team of the Year") 2019 Citywealth Magic Circle Award ("Law Firm of the Year - Switzerland") 2019, 2015 and 2014 IFLR Award 2019 IFLR Debt and equity-linked Deal of the Year 2018 IFLR M&A Deal of the Year 2018 Best in Trusts & Estates by Euromoney LMG 2018, 2017 Trophées du Droit Silver 2016, 2013 and 2012 Chambers Award 2016, 2015 and 2014 Legal 500 ("most recommended law firm in Switzerland") 2016 Trophées du Droit Gold 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010 The Lawyer European Award