Lenz & Staehelin‘s banking and finance practice excels in transactional work, demonstrating expertise in acquisition financing, refinancings and restructurings. The team’s client list spans both traditional and non-traditional lenders based in Switzerland and abroad. Marcel Tranchet stands out for his ’fantastic negotiation skills and profound knowledge of the market’. He helms the practice and is renowned for his expertise in advising on cross-border debt and takeout facilities, and refinancing transactions. Patrick Hünerwadel maintains a reputation for deep knowledge of structured finance, asset securitisation and derivatives. Sven Infanger and Norman Walczak, who assist with the full spectrum of mandates, add further depth to the team.
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Work Department
Banking and Finance, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Restructuring, Fintech
Position

Associate

Career

Legal counsel at a major Swiss Bank, (2018-20), Trainee Lawyer at Lenz & Staehelin (2020-21), Legal Expert at Lenz & Staehelin (2021-23), Associate at Lenz & Staehelin (2023)

Languages
German, English
Memberships
Swiss Judges' Association (SJA), Central Switzerland Judges' Association (ZVR), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Education

University of St.Gallen (B.A. HSG in Law and Economics, 2018), University of St.Gallen (M.A. HSG in Law and Economics, 2020), Swiss Bar Admission (2023), University of St.Gallen (M.A. HSG in Banking and Finance, 2025)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team's knowledge of the current banking market practice, the quality of the advice and the support in potential negotiations are very good. Access to the partner and the team, and the corresponding response time/availability, are unique.’

  • ‘Marcel Tranchet's banking knowledge is outstanding, and together with Sven Infanger, they can perfectly fulfil all our legal service requirements. Marcel, due to his seniority, can support corporates, as we are, perfectly in the negotiation of financial arrangements and agreements. I have never met a legal advisor as Marcel before in my career.’

Key clients

  • ABB
  • ABN AMRO