Increased regulatory controls, price and cost pressures, and rapid technological developments in medicine and healthcare are making it more and more challenging for companies to compete. To be successful in this environment, you will need a partner you can trust that has in-depth industry knowledge. Streichenberg has extensive know-how that goes far beyond legal expertise and is appreciated by our long-standing clients.

All-round car

Streichenberg guides companies of all sizes, including medical networks, Spitex home care organisations, medical laboratories, hospitals, start-ups, venture capital funds and world-renowned technology companies. We will help you to set up your company, to develop and secure finance, and to find the right business partners. Our specialists will also be on hand to assist you with the protection and use of intellectual property and with the development of the regulatory framework. We will work with you to ask the right questions and find creative solutions that will successfully overcome your individual challenges.

Industry focus

Our knowledge of our clients’ business environment has been built up over many years. We use this expertise to develop and implement customised strategies. Our practical approach is always based on our clients’ strategic and industry-specific goals. We have the know-how and the experience to examine issues thoroughly from a legal, economic and technical viewpoint and, by doing so, to fully safeguard the business interests of our clients.

Expertise

Regardless of whether it is researching or marketing an innovative therapy, complying with regulatory requirements, obtaining permits or collaborating with other market players, we know your situation and understand how we can help you take the next steps. We will anticipate risks and solve problems before they arise.

The areas of tax law are as multifaceted as life itself. Given this diversity, we offer our clients comprehensive and personalized consulting aimed at managing their tax challenges and seizing opportunities. Our experienced team is at your side for all tax matters, from planning and optimization to dispute representation and developing long-term strategies for your financial future.

Tax Planning and Optimization

Our tailored consulting on tax planning and optimization is aimed at individuals and businesses and focuses on minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax opportunities. We develop individual strategies tailored to the specific needs of our clients and support them in achieving their financial goals while minimizing tax risks.

Corporate Taxation

In corporate taxation, we adopt a holistic approach that includes designing business structures, planning business transactions, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Our experienced team supports companies in making the right tax decisions to enhance their competitiveness and ensure legal compliance.

International Tax Issues

Consulting on international tax issues involves a thorough analysis of the taxation of income and assets from abroad, the application of double taxation agreements, and tax planning for international transactions. We provide our clients with sound and practical solutions to manage complex tax requirements in an international context and minimize tax risks.

Tax Disputes and Appeals

Our services in tax disputes and appeals include effective representation of our clients in tax disputes with tax authorities and the filing of objections against tax assessments. We passionately advocate for our clients' interests and fight for a fair and successful resolution of their tax disputes.

Real Estate Taxation

In advising on real estate taxation, our focus is on optimizing the tax aspects of property ownership and transactions. We assist our clients in understanding and optimizing tax aspects such as the taxation of rental income, capital gains on property, and inheritances to improve their financial situation and ensure legal compliance.

Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer

Our consulting on estate planning and wealth transfer focuses on developing individual solutions for tax optimization of estate structures, inheritance and gift taxes, and asset transfers. We support our clients in effectively protecting and transferring their assets by developing tailored strategies that meet their long-term goals and needs.

Only those with in-depth industry knowledge can fully exploit the scope available in competition and avoid regulatory pitfalls. Streichenberg’s specialists will give you a decisive edge with their in-depth knowledge, especially in the catering and hotel industries, retail trade (food and non-food), asset management, and in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Agreements: achieving success through restraints on competition

Having product range requirements and focusing sales activities on certain groups of customers or certain areas are the key to successful distribution. However, this restricts the distribution partner’s ability to compete freely. We will help you to manage your distribution activities in compliance with competition legislation and will design contracts for your distribution system that will be accepted by the authorities. And we will guide you in your collaboration plans, such as the exchange of market information or joint ventures with competitors.

Market power: With dominance comes responsibility

Whether gained organically or through a merger, a strong market position is the goal of entrepreneurial activity. However, if market power leads to market dominance, conflicts with antitrust law may result. With our support, you will behave in accordance with antitrust legislation despite your market dominance: we will draw up rebate systems and compliance programmes as well as contracts with dependent companies, and we will advise you on your dealings with suppliers, customers and competitors.

Fair trading legislation: Fairness in dealing with competitors and consumers

Fairness towards other players is required in competition, just as in sport. Competitors must not be disparaged, and consumers have the right to honest and transparent information about products and services. With our help, you will bring your General Terms and Conditions and your advertising measures into line with the requirements of fair-trading and advertising legislation, including the relevant provisions of the Price Disclosure Ordinance (Preis­bekanntgabeverordnung, PBV).

Internal market and public procurement: a level playing field for all

Free movement of products and services is not a matter of course. In many areas the cantons decide whether products and services have access to the market and check compliance with the regulatory requirements. We will assist you if the cantons do not apply the same standards and favour suppliers within their own canton. To this end, we will guide you in your public procurement activities and will ensure that the procurement procedures take place in a fair, competitive and faithful manner.

Regulated markets: products and services with special rules

Food and cosmetics, hemp products and CBD, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, pharmacies and medical practices, nursing homes, "Spitex" home care, insurance and financial services – all are subject to increasing levels of regulation. What specific rules apply to your products? What future changes will open up new opportunities? We will assist you with the launch of regulated products as well as the adjustment of your products or business model to new regulatory conditions. We also have experience with the procedures and  investigations of regulatory authorities.