David Ledermann Partner, Head of Commercial and Contracts
Attorney at Law, LL.M.

David Ledermann

Partner, Head of Commercial and Contracts
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
+41 58 450 70 00
david.ledermann@lenzstaehelin.com
Geneva
Route de Chêne 30
CH-1211 Geneva
www.lenzstaehelin.com
  • Expertise

    David Ledermann is a partner and an expert in corporate law, M&A and financing transactions. Much of his work is focused on complex equity financing for privately held companies, convertible debt financing and debt financing backed by traditional and non-traditional assets – such as art collections. David also has broad experience in M&A transactions (share as well as asset deals) across a wide range of industries including private banking, biotech, watchmaking and luxury goods, and financial services. He regularly advises Swiss and international investors, borrowers and lenders.

  • Tätigkeitsbereiche

  • Branchen

  • Berufserfahrung und Ausbildung

    und Ausbildung

    2007Partner at Lenz & Staehelin
    1999Joined Lenz & Staehelin
    2000Admission to New York Bar
    1999Duke University School of Law (LL.M.)
    1997Admission to Geneva Bar
    1995University of Geneva (lic. iur.)
  • Fachgebiete

    Corporate and M&A, Commercial and Contracts, Private Equity, Investments
  • Sprachen

    French, English, German
  • AUSGEWÄHLTE PUBLIKATIONEN

    • Hünerwadel P., Ledermann D., Tranchet M., The Lending and Secured Finance Review 2024 - Switzerland, in: Lexology In-Depth, 10th edition, June 2024
    • Ledermann D., Shareholders Rights & Shareholder Activism 2021 - Switzerland, in: Chambers Global Practice Guides, October 2021
    • Ledermann D., Tranchet M., Securisation 2021 - Switzerland, in: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, March 2021
    • Ledermann D., Rötheli A., Shareholder Activism in Switzerland, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, January 2021
    • Rötheli A., Ledermann D., Shareholders' rights in private and public companies in Switzerland: overview, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, October 2020
    • Ledermann D., Gaberthüel T., Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2019 - Switzerland: Trends & Developments, in: Chambers Global Practice Guide, November 2019
    • Ledermann D., Luginbühl T., Corporate Recovery & Insolvency 2017 - Switzerland, in: The International Comparative Legal Guide, June 2017, 185-192
    • Ledermann D., Stahler O., Investing, Switzerland, in: The Private Equity Review, London 2012, 332-341
    • Berger Meyer C., Ledermann D., Coordination et structuration en matière de PPP, Aspects de droit des contrats et des sociétés, in: Aktuelles Vergaberecht 2012 / Marchés Publics 2012, Zurich 2012, 437-450
    • Rötheli A., Ledermann D., Shareholders' Rights - Switzerland, in: European Lawyer Reference Series, 1st edition, London 2011, 443-462
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  • Referenzen

    David Ledermann clearly stands out: highly skilled, very engaged, super pragmatic, client-centric lawyer. Avoids unnecessary rounds of negotiations, very commercially minded, and always focused on finding a solution.

    Legal 500, 2024

    David Ledermann stands out as a "solutions orientated" practitioner who is regularly advising domestic and international investors, borrowers and lenders on complex financing and transactions.

    Who's Who Legal, 2024

    David Ledermann is particularly responsive in the day to day and visionary when dealing with more strategic issues. He also demonstrates a strong capability to assess risks effectively.

    Legal 500, 2023

    Highest level of professionalism, superb knowledge about the industry, diligent working style and utmost commitment to achieve the common goals

    Legal 500, 2023

David Ledermann clearly stands out: highly skilled, very engaged, super pragmatic, client-centric lawyer. Avoids unnecessary rounds of negotiations, very commercially minded, and always focused on finding a solution.

Legal 500, 2024

David Ledermann stands out as a "solutions orientated" practitioner who is regularly advising domestic and international investors, borrowers and lenders on complex financing and transactions.

Who's Who Legal, 2024

David Ledermann is particularly responsive in the day to day and visionary when dealing with more strategic issues. He also demonstrates a strong capability to assess risks effectively.

Legal 500, 2023

Highest level of professionalism, superb knowledge about the industry, diligent working style and utmost commitment to achieve the common goals

Legal 500, 2023

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