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DISCUSSION FORUM HELP | ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS | BACK SHOW ALL MEMBERSJOIN THIS GROUP Title: Distributorship ProfilePRINT | BACKReto JacobsPartner Firm: Walder WyssAddress:Seefeldstrasse 123P.O. Box 1236Zurich 8034SwitzerlandPhone:+41 44 498 98 98Fax:+41 44 498 98 99Email:Send an EmailLocal Time:Tue. 04:57Web site: Direct PageProfileReto Jacobs heads the Antitrust and Competition Team. He advises domestic and foreign companies with respect to all competition law issues, represents them before competition authorities and courts, and assists them in complex merger filings. Reto Jacobs advises also with respect to distribution systems and he supports various companies with respect to their antitrust compliance programs. He is lecturer at the University of St. Gall.Born in 1964, Reto Jacobs was educated at the University of St. Gall (lic. iur. 1990, Dr. iur. 1997). He obtained an additional degree in European competition law from the University of Amsterdam (LL.M. 1993) and stayed as visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley.Reto Jacobs speaks German, English and French. He is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and admitted to practice in all Switzerland. Languages: German, English, FrenchBirth Information: Born in 1964.Joined the Law Firm in: 1996 Areas of Practice Antitrust & CompetitionEnergy & InfrastructureHealthcare & Life ScienceIndustry & CommerceInformation Technology & TelecommunicationsIntellectual Property & Technology TransferMedia & CommunicationsMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate Equity & Venture�CapitalPublic SectorTrade & Distribution Professional Career Publications
Entwicklungen im Kartellrecht 2013(Developments in competition and anti-trust law 2013)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristenzeitung (SJZ)" 9/2013, pp. 207�212
Schweizerisches Wettbewerbsrecht(Swiss competition law)co-authored by Lucas David and Reto JacobsBern 2012 (St�mpfli Verlag AG, 5. Auflage)
Chapter on Switzerlandco-authored by Reto Jacobs and Gion Gigerin: "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2013"5th Edition, London 2012, pp. 196�201
Entwicklungen im Kartellrecht 2012(Developments in competition and anti-trust law 2012)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristenzeitung (SJZ)" 9/2012, pp. 215�220
Entwicklungen im Wettbewerbs- und Kartellrecht 2011(Developments in competition and anti-trust law 2011)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung (SJZ)" 9/2011, pp. 206�211
Chapter on Switzerlandco-authored by Reto Jacobs and Gion Gigerin: "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2012"London 2011, pp. 177�181
Kommentar zu Art. 12 � 17 des Schweizerischen Kartellgesetzes(Commentary to articles 12 � 17 of the Swiss Cartel Act)co-authored by Gion Giger and Reto Jacobsin: Amstutz / Reinert (Editor[s]), "Basler Kommentar Kartellgesetz"Basel 2010
Entwicklungen im Wettbewerbs- und Kartellrecht 2010(Developments in competition and anti-trust law 2010)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung (SJZ)" 9/2010, pp. 216�221
Competition Litigation (Chapter 32, Switzerland)co-authored by Reto Jacobs and Gion Gigerin: "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2011"London 2010, pp. 178�183
Entwicklungen im Wettbewerbs- und Kartellrecht 2009(Developments in competition and anti-trust law 2009)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung (SJZ)" 9/2009, pp. 215�219
Flexible Nichtigkeit kartellrechtwidriger Vertr�ge(Flexible nullity of agreements infringing competition law)by Reto Jacobsin: Peter V. Kunz et al. (Editor[s]), "Wirtschaftsrecht in Theorie und Praxis � Festschrift f�r Roland von B�ren"Basel 2009, pp. 573�594
Gesundheitswesen und Kartellgesetz(Competition law in the healthcare sector)by Reto Jacobsin: Poledna / Jacobs (Editor[s]), "Gesundheitsrecht im wettbewerblichen Umfeld"Zurich 2009, pp. 1�19
Wirkungen der direkten Sanktionen(Effects of direct fines)by Reto Jacobsin: Ducrey, P. / Amstutz, M. / Stoffel W.A. (Editor[s]), "Schweizerisches Kartellrecht im 13. Jahr nach dem Paradigmenwechsel"Z�rich 2009, pp. 141�158
Competition Litigationco-authored by Gion Giger and Reto Jacobsin: "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2010"London 2009
Competition Litigationco-authored by Gion Giger and Reto Jacobsin: "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2009"London 2008
Switzerland � recent developmentsco-authored by Reto Jacobs and Daniel Zimmerliin: "Euromoney Yearbooks: Competition & Antitrust Review 2008"2008, pp. 68 ss.
Entwicklungen im Wettbewerbs- und Kartellrecht 2008(Developments in competition and anti trust law 2008)by Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung (SJZ)" 9/2008, pp. 218�223
Kommentar zu Art. 95-98 BV(Commentary to Art. 95-98 of the Swiss Constitution)by Reto Jacobsin: Bernhard Ehrenzeller / Philippe Mastronardi / Rainer J. Schweizer / Klaus A. Vallender (Editor[s]), "Die Schweizerische Bundesverfassung"Z�rich 2008
Alleinvertriebsvertrag(Exclusive distribution agreement)by Reto Jacobsin: Amstutz et al. (Editor[s]), "Handkommentar zum Schweizer Privatrecht"Z�rich 2007, pp. 1666�1668
Verlagsrecht(The Publishing Rights)co-authored by Magda Streuli-Youssef, Rolf auf der Maur, Christoph Graber, Reto Jacobs, Mark A. Reutter, Franz Riklin, Alesch Staehelin, Hans-Ueli Vogt and Lukas Wigetin: Arter / J�rg (Editor[s]), "Entertainment Law"Bern 2006, pp. 191�213
Zivilrechtliche Durchsetzung des Wettbewerbsrechts(Private enforcement of competition law)by Reto Jacobsin: Roger Z�ch (Editor[s]), "Das revidierte Kartellgesetz in der Praxis"Z�rich 2006, pp. 209�228
Rechtsfragen im Bereich des DSL-TV(Legal issues with respect to DSL-TV)by Reto Jacobsin: "Entertainment Law" 2006, pp. 17�28
Sanktionen vermeiden � Meldung gem�ss revidiertem Kartellgesetz(Avoiding Fines � The notification according to the revised Competition Act)by Reto Jacobsin: "Jusletter" 9/2004
Auswirkungen der Kartellgesetzrevision auf Vertr�ge(Impacts of the revised Competition Act on contracts)co-authored by Johannes A. Bürgi and Reto Jacobsin: "Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung (SJZ)" 7/2004, pp. 149�157
Kommentierung des Bundesgerichtsentscheides 129 II 18 ff. betreffend der Zul�ssigkeit von Preisabsprachen im Buchhandel(Case note on BGE [Federal Supreme Court decision] 127 III 219 seq. regarding retail price maintenance for books)by Reto Jacobsin: "Aktuelle Juristische Praxis (AJP)" 2/2003, pp. 209�213
Kartellrechtliche Rahmenbedingungen des IT-Outsourcing(Antitrust issues in IT-Outsourcing transactions)by Reto Jacobsin: "IT-Outsourcing" 2003, pp. 271�284
Mit Konventionalstrafen gegen Kartelle(With liquidated damages against cartels)by Reto Jacobsin: "Handelszeitung" 27 February 2002, p. 21
Kommentar zur Art. 95-98 BV(Commentary to Art. 95- 98 of the Swiss Constitution)by Reto Jacobsin: Ehrenzeller / Mastronardi / Schweizer / Vallender (Editor[s]), "Die schweizerische Bundesverfassung"Z�rich 2002
Kommentierung des Bundesgerichtsentscheides 126 I 250 II, betreffend die wettbewerbskonforme Vergabe von Standpl�tzen an der Kunstmesse ART(Case note on BGE [Federal Supreme Court decision] 126 250 seq. regarding the assignment of stands at the exhibition ART)by Reto Jacobsin: "Aktuelle Juristische Praxis (AJP)" 7/2001, pp. 857�861
Kommentierung des Bundesgerichtsentscheides 127 III 219 ff. betreffend die Anwendbarkeit des Kartellgesetzes auf ausl�ndische Zusammenschl�sse(Case note on BGE [Federal Supreme Court decision] 127 III 219 seq. regarding the application of Swiss competition law on foreign mergers)by Reto Jacobsin: "Aktuelle Juristische Praxis (AJP)" 9/2001, pp. 1105�1108
M�glichkeiten und Grenzen marktwirtschaftlicher Instrumente(Changes and limits of economic instruments)by Reto Jacobsin: "Umweltrecht in der Praxis (URP)"Z�rich 2000, pp. 453�482
�kologische Steuerreform � Rechtliche Grundlagenco-authored by Reto Jacobs and Klaus A. VallenderBern/Stuttgart/Wien 2000
Konkurrenzverbote als unzul�ssige Kartellabsprachen?(Non-competition clauses as illegal agreements?)by Reto Jacobsin: "Handelszeitung" 15 December 1999, p. 21
Markt oder Planwirtschaft? Das neue Kartellgesetz ist auch im Gesundheitswesen zu beachtenby Reto Jacobsin: "Handelszeitung" 21 October 1998, p. 25
Principles of an Ecological Fiscal Reformco-authored by Reto Jacobs and Klaus A. Vallenderin: Claude Jeanrenaud (Editor[s]), "Environmental Policy between Regulation and Market"Basle/Boston/Berlin 1997, pp. 105�130
Tradeable Permits in Switzerland � The Legal Perspectiveby Reto Jacobsin: Claude Jeanrenaud (Editor[s]), "Environmental Policy between Regulation and Market"Basle/Boston/Berlin 1997, pp. 245�256
Strategien und Grunds�tze einer �kologischen Steuerreform(Principles of an Ecological Fiscal Reform)co-authored by Reto Jacobs and Klaus A. Vallenderin: Elke Staehelin-Witt / Hansj�rg Bl�chlinger (Editor[s]), "�kologisch orientierte Steuerreform"Bern/Stuttgart/Wien 1997, pp. 201�227
Marktwirtschaftlicher Umweltschutz aus rechtlicher Sicht � Zertifikatsl�sungen im Luftreinhalterecht der USA & der Schweiz(Legal aspects of economic instruments in environmental policy)by Reto JacobsZ�rich 1997 (Dissertation Universit�t St.Gallen)
Der Zertifikatsmarkt f�r NOx-Emissionen in der Region Ch�blais aus juristischer Sicht(Legal aspects of the tradeable permit scheme for NOx-emissions in the Ch�blais region)by Reto Jacobsin: "Umweltrecht in der Praxis (URP)" 8/1995, pp. 654�669
Lastengleichheit � ein sinnvolles Prinzip bei der Anordnung versch�rfter Emissionsbegrenzungen?(Equal burdens � a useful principle in order to restrict emissions)by Reto Jacobsin: "Umweltrecht in der Praxis (URP)" 5/1994, pp. 341�362
EEC Competition Law and the Protection of the Environmentby Reto Jacobsin: "Legal Issues of European Integration" 1993, pp. 37�67Bar AdmissionHe is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and admitted to practice in all Switzerland. EducationReto Jacobs was educated at the University of St.Gall (lic. iur.1990, Dr. iur.1997). He obtained an additional degree in European competition law from the University of Amsterdam (LL.M.1993) and stayed as visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley.

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