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Julia Haas
Senior Associate

Dr Julia Haas

Languages
  • German
  • English
  • French
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Julia Haas specializes in public law. Her areas of expertise include economic administrative law and regulated markets. She advises and represents clients in various administrative law matters, particularly in the areas of procurement law (public procurement), health law (life sciences and healthcare), competition law (antitrust law), energy law, environmental law, and ESG (Environmental Social Governance), public corporate governance, and public procedural law. Due to her years of court practice, Julia Haas has extensive experience in guiding clients through proceedings before state courts, such as the Federal Administrative Court. 

Julia Haas has extensive practical experience in public law. Before joining CMS as a lawyer in May 2023, she worked for several years as a legal clerk at the Federal Administrative Court (Department II) and as a public law attorney at a renowned commercial law firm. She also worked for several years as a research assistant in constitutional, administrative, and European law at the University of Zurich, where she also completed her dissertation in the field of public organizational law. As an intern, she gained valuable court experience at the European Court of Human Rights and the District Court of Uster.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    Julia Haas has proven herself to be an exceptional legal talent and a true rising star in the field. Julia is highly adept at navigating the intricacies of government decision-making and regulatory compliance. She has a deep understanding of the public sector landscape, and she uses this knowledge to develop creative strategies that align with her clients' commercial objectives.
    Legal 500, Public Law, Switzerland, 2025
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    Working with Marquard Christen and Julia Haas, they have shown themselves to be highly experienced in their field of expertise, enabling them to provide reliable legal guidance even in new industries. They have proven to always be available for a call when urgent matters come up and pleasant collaborators all around. These demonstrated qualities are very valuable for clients working in a face-paced environment.
    Legal 500, Public Law, Switzerland, 2025

Relevant experience

  • Advising various energy supply companies on regulatory matters and concession agreements
  • Providing procurement law advice to energy companies, municipalities and healthcare service providers 
  • Representing leading communication agencies in a procurement law procedure before the Federal Administrative Court
  • Drafting expert opinions in the energy sector and in the field of political rights 
  • Representing telecommunications companies in various proceedings before cantonal authorities, administrative courts and the Federal Court
  • Advising construction companies on environmental law issues, particularly related to contaminated sites
  • Assisting home care and emergency medical service companies in cantonal licensing procedures

Publications

Memberships & Roles

  • Practise Group Administrative Law of the Zurich Bar Association
  • Swiss Association on Public Procurement (SVöB)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV) 

Awards & Rankings

  • The Legal 500 | Public law, Switzerland, 2025 | Leading associates

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Education

  • 2022 - Doctorate (Dr. iur, summa cum laude), University of Zurich
  • 2017 - Admission as a lawyer (bar exam)
  • 2014 - Master of Law (MLaw, summa cum laude), University of Zurich
  • 2011 - Bachelor of Law (BLaw, summa cum laude), University of Zurich
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