LALIVE excels in cross-border disputes and a range of advisory private client matters. The team is particularly well-regarded for its work in art and cultural property law, asset recovery and international family disputes. Practice head Werner Jahnel lends his expertise to inheritance law matters. Co-head Sandrine Giroud handles disputes and asset recovery mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They excel at coordinating across multiple jurisdictions, working seamlessly with notaries, tax advisors and opposing counsel to move intricate negotiations forward.'
- 'This team stands out for its ability to navigate highly complex, cross-border succession matters with a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking and diplomacy.'
- 'Sandrine Giroud is an extremely competent and hardworking individual who clearly cares about her client's needs and interests.'
Work highlights
Advised a high-net-worth individual in a cross-border succession planning and dispute resolution matter involving a prominent industrial family.
Advised a high-net-worth individual domiciled in Switzerland on inheritance and asset structuring matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
Represented an ultra-high-net-worth individual and related entities in an art-related legal dispute, involving artwork transactions exceeding $2bn.
Practice head
Werner Jahnel; Sandrine Giroud
Other key lawyers
Sébastien Zulian