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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- '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.'
- '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 practice was totally dedicated to our project. They brought an excellent strategy in preparing alternative solutions to reach the owners goals.'
- '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 stands out for its innovation, integrity and client-focused approach. Compared to other firms, the team offers a uniquely agile, transparent and collaborative service model, one rooted in deep knowledge, creative problem solving and a steadfast commitment to delivering value.'
- 'We have always been very well supported in the context of contract drafting and contract negotiations in the project and infrastructure sector. Impressive and convincing were the above-average joy and the ability to lead complex issues to a commercially and legally balanced solution in the interest of the customer and the problem.'
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Practice head
Cécile Berger Meyer; Beat Kühni
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Nathalie Adank