The biggest deals in Switzerland have one thing in common

Breadth, depth, focus and reassuring dependability. These enduring qualities have put us at the heart of some of the biggest deals in recent Swiss business history. Every project is led by an experienced partner. And, alongside their expertise, we bring an innovative edge and pragmatic mindset – solving problems and opening up opportunities.

While legal systems may operate within national borders, global business is breaking down barriers. So, as well as being specialists in Swiss business law, we also partner with leading firms worldwide. It means we can offer our clients the very best advice and representation – whether inside or outside Switzerland – including the many foreign clients who choose to live and work here. This extends to keeping a very close eye on the EU legislation implications for companies based throughout the country.

Our lawyers don't just encompass the globe, they also span generations. Together, we build relationships for the long term and conduct business Swiss-style in a way that proves that consensus, humility and restraint often offer the smartest route to the quickest results.

Facts & Figures

Employees

Handpicked for their skills, energy and ideas

Lawyers

Our proven subject experts await your brief

Female employees

We work hard to create equal opportunities

Languages spoken

We're always ready to talk

Our journey

1917

Conrad Staehelin founds law firm Staehelin in Zurich, which later becomes Staehelin, Hafter, Jagmetti, Lutz & Partners.

1945

Conrad’s son Willy positions Switzerland as a post-war foreign investment hub, gaining the interest of American investors in Zurich.

1951

Raoul Lenz establishes a new firm Lenz in Geneva. Nine years later, partners Schluep, Briner and De Coulon join the business.

1965

The 1960s sees both firms expand. Gaining a broader, more international clientele, they continue to grow in scale and reputation.

1989

By the late 1980s, the Geneva firm is keen to create a nationwide presence opening talks with Staehelin, Hafter, Jagmetti, Lutz & Partners.

1991

The two firms confirm they are a natural match, merging swiftly. Lenz & Staehelin is born on 1st January 1991.

Since then...

Lenz & Staehelin continues to grow, remaining one of Switzerland’s largest independent law firms.

Lenz & Staehelin has a fully invested team: professional, available and friendly.

Chambers Global 2023

Highly reliable law firm with very strong technical skills and a deep understanding of the market.

IFLR 1000 2022

Outstanding expertise and expert knowledge.

Legal 500 2023

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Ranking and awards

We're honoured to be recognised for our work by leading legal publications and related organisations.

Our Top-Tier Rankings

Chambers

Arbitration
Banking & Finance
Competition/Antitrust
Corporate/M&A
Intellectual Property
Investment Funds
Litigation
Tax

chambers.com
Legal 500

Banking and finance: Geneva
Banking and finance: Zurich
Capital markets
Commercial, corporate and M&A
Competition
Data privacy and data protection
Dispute resolution: arbitration
Dispute resolution: litigation
Insolvency and corporate recovery
Intellectual property
Private client
Public law
Real estate and construction
Tax
Leading firms: French-speaking Switzerland
Leading firms: German-speaking Switzerland

legal500.com
IFLR 1000

Banking and finance
Capital markets : Equity
Financial services regulatory
M&A
Project development
Restructuring and insolvency

iflr1000.com
IP Stars

IP transactions
Patent Disputes
Trade mark Disputes

ipstars.com
World Tax

Private client
Tax
Tax controversy

itrworldtax.com
WTR

Firms: enforcement and litigation

worldtrademarkreview.com