Lenz & Staehelin's practice is described by one client as demonstrating 'innovation, integrity and client-focused approach.' The team advises on construction and infrastructure projects, covering contracts, planning, procurement, and project structuring in both transactional and contentious matters. Cécile Berger Meyer leads the real estate practice in Geneva and Lausanne, while Beat Kühni heads the Zurich real estate and construction and private client groups. Nathalie Adank advises on a range of construction law challenges, as well as property acquisitions by foreign clients.
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- 'What elevates Cécile Berger Meyer and Nathalie Adank above competitors is not only their technical prowess but the blend of dedication, creativity, integrity, collaboration, adaptability and empathy they bring to every interaction.'
- 'The practice was totally dedicated to our project. They brought an excellent strategy in preparing alternative solutions to reach the owners goals.'
- 'Cécile Berger Meyer has a fantastic gift for understanding the client's needs and problems in order to propose great solutions in time and which are feasible, and brought an important added value to the result of the project for the client.'
- 'The L&S team combines deep legal knowledge with an understanding of how construction projects actually work in practice. They are approachable, efficient and bring clarity to difficult situations. The always bring examples from the local Swiss market that are beneficial.'
- 'The team is great, but nothing will move without the support of Cécile Berger Meyer. Understanding that she is usually fully booked, she always manages to find time for me when it comes to critical decisions and reviews, and that's fully appreciated.'
- 'The Lenz & Staehelin team delivers the best quality in the required time. In addition to legal advice, the great benefit for the client is also the great ability to include business criteria in the advice in a networked manner.'
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Cécile Berger Meyer; Beat Kühni
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Nathalie Adank