Praised for its ‘profound expert knowledge’, Lenz & Staehelin maintains a broad offering that encompasses the full stable of financing transactions, from sustainability-linked financings to financial restructurings. Steering the practice is the ’excellent’ Marcel Tranchet, who deploys his skills in acquisition finance, derivatives, and regulatory matters. Patrick Hünerwadel particularly focuses on financial institutions, financial market infrastructures, and derivatives regulations, while Patrick Schleiffer strengthens the team with his stock exchange, investment fund law, and corporate governance expertise. Disputes expert Martin Burkhardt further bolsters the team’s banking and finance offering.
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Testimonials
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‘Profound expert knowledge.’
‘Marcel Tranchet is the leading banking and finance lawyer in Switzerland and we only work with him and his team.’
‘The Zurich Banking and Finance team at L&S stands out in technical knowledge. With years of tradition and experience, this team is very precise and detailed in its legal advice. Clients can rest assured that their interests will be fully protected.’
‘Marcel Tranchet is an excellent attorney with outstanding knowledge in the banking and finance field. He is also a passionate professional who will make sure his clients obtain the best possible scenario in a negotiation.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and eager to engage on any legal matters. Great subject matter expertise.’
‘Well organized and very responsive.’
‘Very personal and close involvement of the lead partner.’
‘Marcel Tranchet is our go to person - always available, responsive and practical.’
Key clients
- ABB
- ABN AMRO
- Accelleron
- Ardian
- Ares Life Sciences
- Waypoint
- Arxada
- Autoneum
- Aviva Investors Global Services
- Banque Cantonale de Genève
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to the On Group in its inaugural syndicated bank debt financing, a complex multi-jurisdiction transaction to meet the financing needs of the fast-growing performance sportswear company listed on the NYSE.
- Acted as lead counsel to the syndicate of lenders in the financing of the acquisition of the Park Hyatt Hotel by private equity funds.
- Acted as lead counsel to the Sika Group, the global leader in specialty chemicals for the building sector, in the financing of the CHF5.5bn acquisition financing of the MBCC Group, initially financed by a Swiss law bridge loan facility and with various subsequent takeout financings.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Marcel Tranchet
Other key lawyers
Patrick Hünerwadel; Patrick Schleiffer; Martin Burkhardt