Lenz & Staehelin covers all aspects of public law, and the team is particularly notable for its representation of clients before public authorities, such as the Federal Administrative Court, OFCOM, the Price Surveillance Office and cantonal regulators. Astrid Waser, Marcel Meinhardt and Benoît Merkt spearhead the group. Waser’s diverse practice encompasses public procurement, competition law and environmental law matters. Meinhardt stands out for his experience within the postal services, energy, media, telecoms and defence sectors. Merkt is an expert in energy and infrastructure regulation, public economic law and public procurement law.
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- 'The team distinguishes itself through a rare combination of technical excellence, strategic insight and pragmatic execution.'
- 'The practice consistently delivers solutions that are legally sound and fully aligned with the client’s business objectives.'
- 'The team’s collaborative mindset, clarity of communication and disciplined project management make it a highly reliable partner.'
- 'What stands out is the ability to provide clear, practical and business-oriented guidance that helps us make informed decisions.'
- 'A key strength is the proactive follow-up: I am regularly updated on the progress of ongoing matters, which creates transparency and confidence.'
- 'The balance between legal rigor, strategic advice and practical efficiency makes the collaboration highly valuable.'
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Astrid Waser; Marcel Meinhardt; Benoît Merkt