The Legal 500

Within Geneva, tier 4

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is the result of the 2012 merger between Geneva-based Lachenal & Le Fort and Meyerlustenberger in Zurich, which created a solid national platform. The banking team is appreciated for its ‘extensive industry knowledge and experience with local financial services regulators’.

Within Zurich, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal impresses with its ‘strong legal knowledge, practical advice and partner availability’, with Alexander Vogel singled out for his expertise in structured finance matters. The firm also has sound experience in acquisition finance, real estate and project finance. Daniel Schoch is also recommended.

Within Capital markets, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a second tier firm,

Clients appreciate Meyerlustenberger Lachenal’s ‘experience in equity capital markets, especially real estate work’, and praise the team as being ‘supportive, pragmatic, fast, and single-minded’. The practice advises banks, issuers and investors on the full spread of equity and debt work, and Christoph Heiz is recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal has an excellent IP litigation practice, but has also recently handled shareholder, real estate and financial services disputes. Clients appreciate the team’s ‘in-depth experience and strong responsiveness’. Marcel Lustenberger is recommended.

Within EU, competition and WTO, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal’s ‘quick, knowledgeable and cost-conscious’ practice is representing Ethical Coffee Company in an international IP dispute with Nespresso, which involves antitrust aspects.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

Geneva-based Christian Schilly heads Meyerlustenberger Lachenal’s team, which acts for Swiss and foreign debtors and creditors.

Within Intellectual property, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a second tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is representing Ethical Coffee Company in an international dispute brought by Nespresso regarding its three-dimensional trade mark; the Landgericht Düsseldorf recently rejected Nespresso’s claims for a preliminary injunction, arguing that Nespresso’s patent rights were exhausted. Michael Ritscher is highly recommended.

Within Geneva, tier 4

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal’s recent merger means that it is now well positioned in both of the country’s main business centres. Bernard Lachenal handles dispute resolution and private client work.

Within Zurich, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

In Zurich, the newly merged Meyerlustenberger Lachenal excels on the banking and finance side, where Alexander Vogel is a leading name, and in litigation, where Marcel Lustenberger is recommended.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal acted for G-III Apparel Group on its acquisition of Vilebrequin, a Geneva-based swimwear company. The team is appreciated for its ‘short review and feedback cycles and excellent negotiation skills’. Alexander Vogel has ‘a pragmatic and commercial approach’.

Within Private banking, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

The recent merger that created Meyerlustenberger Lachenal will be particularly beneficial for the private client practice. Zurich-based Patricia Guerra is ‘client-focused’, and Geneva-based Bernard Lachenal is also recommended.

Within Real estate and construction, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a second tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal’s real estate group handles the full range of finance, tax and transactional work for real estate companies and investors. Wolfgang Müller is ‘pragmatic and co-operative’, and Thomas Lustenberger is also highly regarded.

Within TMT, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a second tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal advises telecoms companies, service providers and end users on regulatory, developmental and transactional issues. Reinhard Oertli is ‘an industry leader in IT matters’.

Within Tax, Meyerlustenberger Lachenal is a third tier firm,

Meyerlustenberger Lachenal has ‘strong legal knowledge’ and is recommended for its ‘excellent interaction with local financial services regulators’.