Bachelor´s and Master´s theses in the field of competition economics and antirtust law that stand out both academically and in terms of their practical relevance are eligible. The work must have been successfully submitted to a university of applied sciences or university in 2025/2026 in order to be considered for the ACCL award. Only one Bachelor´s or Master´s thesis per author is permitted.

Deadline
June 30, 2026

Free participation in six Compliance in Excellence events (equivalent value approx. CHF 1000) Free ACCL membership for 2 years

Free participation in the CAS International Competition Law and Compliance (equivalent value approx. CHF 4500) Free ACCL membership for 2 years

The award ceremony usually takes place at the beginning of the fall semester. The award-winning Bachelor's and Master's theses are briefly presented by the authors at the award ceremony.

2025: Andrea Barzaghini

2023: Nicolas Greber

Algorithmic Pricing in the Continuous Domain

2022: Johann-Jakob Chervet

BGer 2C_149/2018 - The Fate of Non-Binding Price Recommendations

2021: Monika Abt
The Scope of the “Nemo Tenetur” Principle in Administrative Cartel Sanction Procedures

2018: Roman Zeller, University of Zurich
The Use of IT Systems as a Form of Concerted Practice

2017: Reto Schneider, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
The Antitrust Admissibility of Consortia (ARGE)

2016: Reto Ragettli, University of Basel
The Guarantees of Article 6 ECHR in Leniency Proceedings under Cartel Law – with Consideration of European and German Competition Law

2015: Martin Reimann, University of Basel
The Quasi-Criminal Nature of Cartel Fines under Article 49a(1) CartA

2014: Michel Jutzeler, University of Basel

2017: Céline Spahn, University of Zurich
The Permissibility of Purchasing Alliances under Swiss and European Competition Law
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2014: Flavio von Rickenbach, University of Bern
Restriction of Competition through Non-Compete Clauses: A Theoretical Analysis