Firm Description

With over 150 attorneys and offices located in Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne, Lenz & Staehelin is the largest law firm in Switzerland. It has a long tradition of international practice and is ranked amongst the leading firms in all areas of business law. Fully independent, Lenz & Staehelin has developed successful and long-standing relationships with leading foreign law firms; it is thus ideally positioned to assist clients in cross-border transactions.

The firm is known for its high professional standards, in particular for its dedication to providing clients with personalized advice and the degree of excellence required from its people. Lenz & Staehelin is organized according to a practice group structure. The expertise of its practice groups covers the following areas: Banking and Finance; Capital Markets; Competition; Contract and Commercial; Corporate and M&A; Employment and Pensions; Insolvency and Restructuring; Intellectual Property; International Arbitration; IT, Telecoms and Media; Litigation; Private Clients; Real Estate; Sports; Tax.

The activities of the Banking and Finance Practice Group are part of Lenz & Staehelin’s traditional core competences, and are closely tied up with Switzerland’s leading role as a centre of banking and finance. Our clients include major Swiss and international banks, investment funds, insurance companies, asset managers, securities dealers and corporates. They benefit from the firm’s expertise in matters of banking/securities dealers regulation, asset securitization, securities offerings, corporate finance, project and structured finance, investment funds, private equity, derivatives and other financial products.