Bär & Karrer Ltd. caters to both Swiss and international clients on a broad array of public law matters, from constitutional and administrative law to public procurement and environmental law. Under the leadership of Markus Schott, the team is particularly active in the fields of healthcare, finance, infrastructure and, more recently, export controls. Schott excels in regulatory and administrative law issues such as governmental supervision and public procurement matters. He also routinely represents clients in administrative litigation proceedings. Vera Naegeli is a key contact for ESG issues as well as M&A transactions. Raphael Wyss left the firm in November 2024.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. fields a sizeable team of public law experts that is particularly well-regarded for its public procurement law capabilities, as well as for its work within the energy sector and on ESG matters. Practice head Marquard Christen represents multinationals and federal and cantonal authorities in administrative proceedings at the intersection of competition, procurement and regulatory frameworks. Bernhard Lötscher specialises in administrative penal law and sanctions compliance mandates, frequently resolving conflicts between Swiss institutions and international regimes. Julia Haas is also a name to note, advising on an array of issues including energy law, institutional accreditation and procurement compliance matters.

Marcel Dietrich and Mariella Orelli are at the helm at Homburger, steering a team that has extensive experience advising on public law matters within regulated sectors. The group acts for the financial services and energy sectors, advising on compliance matters and investigations, also representing sovereign states in international arbitrations. Dietrich leads the competition and regulatory groups and provides advice on a wide array of issues, from competition law to administrative proceedings. Orelli heads up the arbitration side of the practice and specialises in international dispute resolution. Richard Stäuber is also recommended for his expertise in a range of matters, including regulatory and compliance issues, as well as intellectual property matters.

Kellerhals Carrard is notable for its representation of public authorities, institutions and companies in the management of administrative procedures following legal orders. The team also has capabilities across the full range of constitutional and administrative law matters, both domestically and internationally. Christoph Jäger specialises in public infrastructure, public procurement, public construction and planning law matters. Isabelle Romy is a key port of call for environmental and construction issues, while Ivan Paparelli leads the dispute resolution side of the practice. Bernd Hauck primarily advises international clients looking to transfer their business operations to Switzerland. The four jointly lead the practice.

The market leading team at Walder Wyss Ltd. caters to both federal and cantonal authorities, as well as major multinational companies, offering advice on the full range of public law mandates, from public procurement and energy law to transport and international sanctions. Martin Zobl steers the practice and specialises in public commercial law and administrative litigation. Hans Rudolf Trüeb has a wealth of experience advising on technology, telecoms, energy, competition and public procurement law. Daniel Staffelbach is a key contact for clients in the healthcare and life sciences industry, while Ramona Wyss is an expert in energy law. Lena Götzinger took up an in-house role in September 2025.

The public law offering at Bratschi Ltd is headed up by Isabelle Häner and Livio Bundi. The team is well-placed to advise on all contentious and non-contentious constitutional and administrative law matters within Switzerland, from human rights and education law to public construction, planning and environmental law. Häner is a skilled litigator, while Bundi advises on a broad array of mandates including health, public procurement and migration law matters.

Lenz & Staehelin covers all aspects of public law, and the team is particularly notable for its representation of clients before public authorities, such as the Federal Administrative Court, OFCOM, the Price Surveillance Office and cantonal regulators. Astrid Waser, Marcel Meinhardt and Benoît Merkt spearhead the group. Waser’s diverse practice encompasses public procurement, competition law and environmental law matters. Meinhardt stands out for his experience within the postal services, energy, media, telecoms and defence sectors. Merkt is an expert in energy and infrastructure regulation, public economic law and public procurement law.

VISCHER’s public law offering provides expertise across an array of public law issues, including disputes, regulatory issues and transactional advice. The team has a particular focus on the energy and healthcare sectors and is headed up by Stefan Rechsteiner, who specialises in energy law as well as public and administrative law. Michael Waldner leads the healthcare practice. Both Rechsteiner and Waldner routinely represent clients before administrative courts and regulators.

Wenger Vieli Ltd houses a team of experts well-placed to advise on public law issues affecting regulated sectors, such as construction and real estate, financial services, healthcare and technology. Frank Scherrer leads the healthcare offering and has a wealth of experience advising on disputes, transactional matters and regulatory issues. Co-head Michael Tschudin leads the competition side of the practice and draws on his previous experience at the Competition Commission and the Federal Administrative Court.

Renato Bucher and Michael Reinle head up the product regulation and compliance team at MLL Legal. The practice is best known for its strength in advising a broad array of clients on issues affecting regulated products, with a particular focus on the tobacco and life sciences sectors. Bucher specialises in competition and distribution law, while Reinle’s diverse caseload includes ICT-related public procurement matters and food and tobacco regulation. Kilian Schärli handles matters stemming from the technology and internet sectors. Daniel Donauer departed the firm in June 2025.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd leverages capabilities across the full gamut of public and administrative law matters. The team also frequently represents clients in public procurement procedures and administrative disputes. David Mamane and Yves Jeanrenaud jointly lead the practice. Mamane specialises in competition and public law, as well as distribution agreements and related internal investigations. Jeanrenaud leads the firm’s real estate and construction group.

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd specialises in energy law. Under the leadership of Marc Bernheim and Gaudenz Geiger, the team advises both domestic and international clients within the sector on a wide range of related matters, including regulatory, corporate, tax and disputes. Bernheim has extensive experience across all aspects of energy law and also represents clients in contentious proceedings. Geiger advises on regulatory and competition law matters.