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We give clients confidence in their relationships with suppliers, resellers and customers, online and offline. By reviewing and assisting them in shaping their distribution systems, pricing and other contractual arrangements, we help them remain compliant with Swiss and EU competition laws, in particular with the recently revised Swiss Notice and Explanatory Notes on Vertical Agreements and the EU regime on vertical agreements. We advise on the entire set-up of distribution networks. 

Our deep and wide-ranging experience across all competition law issues in the context of vertical agreements includes:

  • Exclusive distribution
  • Selective distribution
  • Franchising
  • Sales agencies
  • Marketplaces and platforms
  • Non-competes
  • E-commerce
  • Dual distribution
  • Pricing matters including resale price maintenance, price recommendations and dual pricing

These are issues our clients face on a daily basis. We are their trusted adviser in helping them do so.

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    Switzerland
    24 Apr 2025

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2025 webinar series

  • Switzerland
    07 May 2025

    On the Pulse webinar series 2025 - Spring/Summer

  • Switzerland
    03 Sept 2025

    Young M&A Professionals Event Vol. 3

  • Switzerland
    13 Oct 2025

    HSG Career Days

  • Switzerland
    12 Nov 2025

    Long Nights of Careers - UZH Zentrum

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