Rudolf Tschäni Senior Counsel
Dr. iur., Attorney at Law, LL.M.

Rudolf Tschäni

Senior Counsel
Dr. iur., Attorney at Law, LL.M.
+41 58 450 80 00
rudolf.tschaeni@lenzstaehelin.com
Zurich
Brandschenkestrasse 24
CH-8027 Zurich
www.lenzstaehelin.com
  • Expertise

    Rudolf Tschäni advises on M&A transactions and questions of corporate governance, and is frequently sought after by boards of directors and management in takeover and stress situations. He has extensive experience as a board member and is often nominated as arbitrator in national and international arbitration procedures, particularly in disputes relating to mergers and acquisitions.

  • Tätigkeitsbereiche

  • Berufserfahrung und Ausbildung

    und Ausbildung

    Partner and now Senior Counsel, Lenz & Staehelin
    New York Bar Admission
    Harvard Law School (LL.M.)
    Swiss Bar Admission
    College of Europe, Brugge (H.E.E)
    University of Zurich (Dr. iur.)
  • Fachgebiete

    Corporate and M&A, Public Tender Offers, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Banking and Finance and Commercial Litigation and Arbitration (particularly M&A Litigation)
  • Sprachen

    German, English, French
  • AUSGEWÄHLTE PUBLIKATIONEN

    • Tschäni R., Gaberthüel T., Basler Kommentar OR II, Art. 751, 6th edition, Basel 2023
    • Gaberthüel T., Tschäni R., Transaktionsrecht, FinfraG, FIDLEG, in: Nobel/Müller (eds.), Berner Kommentar - Das Aktienrecht - Kommentar der ersten Stunde, Berne 2023, 447 et seqq.
    • Tschäni R., Diem H., Wolf M., M&A-Transaktionen nach Schweizer Recht, 3rd edition, Zurich 2021
    • Tschäni R., Vinkulierung: Building Trust nach SIKA, in: Jung/Krauskopf/Cramer (eds.), Theorie und Praxis des Unternehmensrechts - Festschrift zu Ehren von Lukas Handschin, Zurich/Basel/Geneva 2020, 721 et seqq.
    • Tschäni R., Diem H., Gaberthüel T., Öffentliche Kaufangebote, 4th edition, Zurich 2020
    • Tschäni R., Gaberthüel T., Kommentierung von Art. 175-183 CO (Commentary on Certain Articles of the Code of Obligations), in: Widmer/Lüchinger/Oser (eds.), Basler Kommentar zum Obligationenrecht I, 7th edition, Basel 2019
    • Tschäni R., Mergers & Acquisitions XX, Zurich 2018
    • Tschäni R., Gaberthüel T., Offenlegungsrecht (Disclosure of Significant Participations), in: Sester/Brändli/Bartholet/Schildknecht (eds.), St. Galler Handbuch zum Finanzmarktrecht, Finanzmarktaufsicht und Finanzmarktinfrastrukturen, Zurich/St. Gallen 2018, § 23
    • Watter ., Vogt ., Tschäni R., Daeniker ., Fusionsgesetz, Basler Kommentar zum Fusionsgesetz, including comments of certain articles, 2nd edition, Basel 2015
    • Tschäni R., Frey H., Müller D., Streitigkeiten aus M&A-Transaktionen, Zurich 2013
  • Andere Aktivitäten

    • Co-Organizer of the M&A special course in the LL.M. program of the University of Zurich.

    • Member of the study commission of the Law Faculty LL.M. International Business Law of the Uni-versity of Zurich.

    • Extensive publication and lecturer activities.

  • Kontakt Details

  • Andere Aktivitäten

    • Co-Organizer of the M&A special course in the LL.M. program of the University of Zurich.

    • Member of the study commission of the Law Faculty LL.M. International Business Law of the Uni-versity of Zurich.

    • Extensive publication and lecturer activities.

  • Referenzen

    Rudolf Tschäni is a trusted advisor when it comes to takeovers and stress situations, and is praised for his skilful handling of M&A-related disputes.

    Who's Who Legal, 2024

    Rudolf Tschäni stands out in the market for his longstanding experience spanning the full spectrum of corporate matters, including takeover and stress situations.

    Who's Who Legal, 2024

    Rudolf is a highly specialised arbitrator for M&A and governance disputes.

    Who's Who Legal, 2023

    Rudolf Tschäni is a renowned transactional lawyer, held in high esteem for his unparalleled experience and expertise in complex M&A deals.

    Who's Who Legal, 2022

Rudolf Tschäni is a trusted advisor when it comes to takeovers and stress situations, and is praised for his skilful handling of M&A-related disputes.

Who's Who Legal, 2024

Rudolf Tschäni stands out in the market for his longstanding experience spanning the full spectrum of corporate matters, including takeover and stress situations.

Who's Who Legal, 2024

Rudolf is a highly specialised arbitrator for M&A and governance disputes.

Who's Who Legal, 2023

Rudolf Tschäni is a renowned transactional lawyer, held in high esteem for his unparalleled experience and expertise in complex M&A deals.

Who's Who Legal, 2022

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