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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Navigating the highly regulated, competitive life sciences and healthcare markets.

Advising companies and other stakeholders in healthcare and life sciences requires in-depth knowledge of the sector and its regulatory environment.

Navigating the regulatory demands of the healthcare and life sciences sector in a way that strengthens the business and increases value lies at the core of our expertise.

We advise on all regulatory and legal topics relating to the healthcare and life science industries. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies, medtech companies, hospitals, laboratories, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other healthcare providers. We represent our clients in contractual matters, M&A, administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in litigation and arbitration.

Moreover, we draft and negotiate agreements relating to the development and distribution of pharmaceutical and other products as well as the use of the intellectual property on which they rely.

Our areas of activity include:

  • Regulatory advice
  • Advice regarding promotion and advertising
  • Representation in administrative investigations and proceedings as well as in court litigations and arbitrations
  • Research, development, licensing, collaboration, marketing and distribution agreements
  • M&A transactions

The firm is my number one for issues needing the highest Quality.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

You feel very, very well taken care of by them and can sort of rest easy during an investigation "crisis", knowing that they will take excellent care of you and fight tooth and nail for you if must be. 10 out of 10!

Legal 500 2025

Great knowledge of the law and practical expertise, complemented by excellent forensic support.

Legal 500 2025

It is Bär & Karrer's in-house experience in pharmaceutical law that sets it apart from other leading Swiss law firms. In my opinion, Bär & Karrer also has the largest and most specialised team of lawyers in the healthcare and life sciences sector in Switzerland.

Legal 500 2025

Available partners and the team are very easy going and solution oriented. Pragmatic solutions and aware of clients' interests.

Legal 500 2025

Bär & Karrer has the ability to think outside of Switzerland and provides 360-degree, holistic advice.

Chambers Europe 2025

From the partners to the associates, Bär & Karrer delivers strong results in a short amount of time.

Chambers Europe 2025

Bär & Karrer has a full-service approach and in-depth expertise, with dedicated professionals in life sciences.

Chambers Europe 2025

Bär & Karrer is on top of super technical subject matters and has very strong lawyers. The team advises in your best interest.

Chambers Europe 2025

Bär & Karrer has deep knowledge, a broad understanding of the relevant legal areas and quickly understands clients' needs.

Bär & Karrer is top-class firms. They bring very high-quality services to the table.

Source in Chambers 2021

One of the top firms in Switzerland.

Client in Legal 500 2021

Very responsive team, pragmatic approach, always the right expert on the hand, good communications between the experts.

Legal 500 2021

Clients admire the "availability and dedication" of the lawyers.

Chambers Europe 2020

Enjoys a sterling reputation for its breadth of practice, which includes transactions, litigation and regulatory issues.

Chambers Europe 2016

Very prominent and well known in the Swiss market.

Chambers Europe 2018

An excellent choice for health care providers and sciences companies.

Legal 500 2017

Impresses with its remarkable awareness of business needs and profound corporate knowledge.

Legal 500 2018

The firm is my number one for issues needing the highest Quality.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

You feel very, very well taken care of by them and can sort of rest easy during an investigation "crisis", knowing that they will take excellent care of you and fight tooth and nail for you if must be. 10 out of 10!

Legal 500 2025

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 and Chambers Europe 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 and Chambers Europe 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Legal 500 and Chambers Europe 2023

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