Lenz & Staehelin is valued for fielding a ‘high-quality disputes practice within a leading full-service firm’; in particular, this position is leveraged to strong effect when handling corporate, takeover and shareholder disputes, as well as banking litigation. Helming the group are seasoned experts Harold Frey, whose practice spans both corporate and energy disputes, and Daniel Tunik, a specialist in both banking and insolvency proceedings. The firm’s partner-level bench was further strengthened in January 2025 through the promotions of Severin Christen and Flavio Delli Colli. On the white-collar crime side, Hikmat Maleh and Miguel Oural are the key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The combination of transactional know-how with implementation into litigation.’
- ‘Holistic thinking about the other party’s situation, not just focused on individual legal areas.’
- ‘High-quality disputes practice within a leading full-service firm.’
- ‘Harold Frey stands out.’
- 'Excellent client care skills - highly responsive and clear advice to international clients on cross-border litigation.'
- 'Hikmat Maleh is excellent. He gives calm and clear advice.'
Key clients
- Bank BTG Pactual
- Implenia Schweiz
- Sika
- Sunrise Communication
- Philip Morris
Lawyers
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Practice head
Harold Frey; Daniel Tunik
Other key lawyers
Martin Burkhardt; Xavier Favre-Bulle; Dominique Müller; Miguel Oural; Hikmat Maleh; Severin Christen; Flavio Delli Colli