Lenz & Staehelin maintains a prominent position in Switzerland’s technology and outsourcing market, supported by deep experience in highly regulated sectors such as banking, payments, insurance and digital assets. The firm is regarded as a go-to adviser for digital transformations, core-banking migrations and major outsourcing restructurings. The TMT practice is led by Lukas Morscher, a key figure in technology, telecoms and business sourcing matters, and Guy Vermeil, who focuses on sophisticated IT and outsourcing mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Quality of people, excellent expertise and understanding of our business.’
- ‘Emotional intelligence, quick and pragmatic answers with solution-oriented deliveries.’
- 'I have special connections with Guy Vermeil and his team, very proactive and competent, as well as knowledgeable in IT and contract matters.'
- ‘A special mention to Guy Vermeil.'
- ‘Highly responsive, quick to understand the business needs fully and quick to focus on key issues. Technically excellent, with a pragmatic and commercial focus.’
- ‘Great team. Extremely knowledgeable and competent. Outstandingly smart and dedicated team every day of the week. Accompanies you as a member of your team.’
Key clients
- ARICOMA Group
- AT&T
- Bank Vontobel
- Banque Cramer & Cie SA
- Carlo Gavazzi
- Caterpillar Insurance Company
- China Telecom
- ERNI Group
- Generali
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- JP Morgan
- Liberty Mutual
Work highlights
Advised Carlo Gavazzi on the global implementation of Salesforce, including contractual set-up and dealing with relevant implementation partners.
Advised the European Broadcasting Union in relation to a project agreement with the European Space Agency and a consortium agreement with the 20 companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Guy Vermeil; Lukas Morscher
Other key lawyers
Marcel Meinhardt; Thierry Calame; Jürg Simon; Martin Burkhardt; Astrid Waser; Peter Ling; Jil Eichenberger; Olaf Thorens; Lukas Stephan Staub