Recommended for its ability to provide ‘creative solutions’, Lenz & Staehelin maintains an expansive offering that is comprised of IPOs, rights offerings, and exchange offers, to name a few. Three key players lead the group: Jacques Iffland, who is regularly entrusted by asset management groups, banks, and investment firms with issues arising from the financial markets industry, Patrick Schleiffer, who handles a litany of capital markets, stock exchange, and securities law, and Tino Gaberthüel, a practitioner who is active on both a domestic and international scale. Marcel Tranchet is geared to handle a host of financing matters, while Ariel Ben Hattar demonstrates proficiencies across financial technology, disclosure requirements, and regulatory matters. Patrick Schärli is a strong choice for issuers and banks in an array of equity and debt mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstanding background in connection with Swiss public tender offer law aspects.'
'High commitment to client satisfaction.'
'Able to find creative solutions.’
‘Provided highly accurate work with excellent response time.’
‘The team's strength is their expertise and approachability.'
'The partners very knowledgeable and experienced as well as down to earth.’
‘Jacques Iffland is an extraordinary expert on Capital Markets and very pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
- Autoneum Holding AG
- Novartis
- Sandoz
- City of Geneva
- Amundi Asset Management
- Sika
- Medartis Holding AG
- Structured Commodity & Corporate Finance
- Edizione
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jacques Iffland; Patrick Schleiffer; Tino Gaberthüel
Other key lawyers
Marcel Tranchet; Ariel Ben Hattar; Patrick Schärli