Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers in Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, Zug and Basel. 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. 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 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Mergermarket European M&A Award ("Legal Adviser 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