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Philipp E. Zurkinden
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Philipp E. Zurkinden
Prof. Philipp Zurkinden heads the Competition Team. He advises Swiss and international clients in antitrust proceedings (agreements affecting competition, abuse and mergers) and on state aid law. He has in-depth knowledge of EU competition law and therefore often works on multi-jurisdictional proceedings with established international law firms. He is also engaged in compliance consultancy. Before joining Prager Dreifuss, he worked at SECO on drafting the Cartel Act still currently in force and directed the training of the Competition Commission Secretariat in the new legislation. Philipp Zurkinden teaches competition law at the University of Basel.
Admission to the Bar
Admitted in Switzerland (1989)
Practice Areas
- Competition & Regulatory Matters
Education
- University of Basel (Prof. Dr. iur, 2013; Dr. iur., 1997)
- Europainstitut, Saarland University (LL.M. Eur., 1984)
- University of Bern (Fürsprecher (barrister), 1989)
Languages
- German
- French
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Memberships
- European Lawyers Association
- Swiss Bar Association
- Bernese Bar Association
Assistant
Nicole Stofer
+41 31 327 54 23
nicole.stofer@prager-dreifuss.com
„Profound knowledge of the law and the most recent practice of the authorities“ — Legal 500 2020
„Has magisterial expertise in an array of competition matters, such as state aid“ — Chambers 2020
„Provides extraordinary service in competition law“ — Legal 500 2020
The team is very reliable, responsive and accurate in the solution proposed.’ — Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Philipp Zurkinden and Bernhard Lauterburg are responsive. Their answers are always well explained, well detailed. They offer several options to find the best solution for us. They are proactive.’ — Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘The professional support is excellent and there is the willingness to go the extra mile.’ — Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Philipp Zurkinden has profound knowledge of Swiss and EU antitrust law. He has a wide and valuable network in the antitrust community.’ — Legal 500 EMEA 2022
„Has deep understanding of corporate needs and efficient and productive way of collaborating“ — Legal 500 2020
Global Leader in Competition — Who's Who Legal 2020
National Leader in Competition — Who's Who Legal 2020