‘Outstanding’ Lenz & Staehelin enjoys a strong reputation within banking and finance litigation, representing a variety of Swiss financial institutions in relation to money laundering and investment fraud schemes. The team also demonstrates considerable capabilities across the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Switzerland, company law disputes and employment disputes. Notable corporate and M&A disputes expert Harold Frey, who is noted for his ’great advocacy skills’, and commercial litigator Daniel Tunik spearhead the practice. Martin Burkhardt‘s wealth of experience extends from handling financial services and joint ventures to general corporate matters, while Xavier Favre-Bulle bolsters the team’s commercial disputes expertise. ’Excellent advocate’ Dominique Müller leads the investigations practice, and Hikmat Maleh advises on the full gamut of criminal and commercial litigation.

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‘Very high quality work. Excellent reachability. Reliable and practical legal advice.’
‘The team is very experienced and acts super professionally.’
‘Harold Frey is an expert in this field based on his substantial experience. He managed the case very well and could successfully complete it. The cooperation with him was very professional.’
‘Very competent team, which will study the entire file and possibilities. This leads to very well-prepared cases, which makes the difference when at the Court.’
‘Xavier Favre-Bulle is an outstanding partner, who knows to find the balance between efficacy and preparation of the case.’
‘Harold Frey has great advocacy skills and an ability to deal with complexity. Dominique Müller is quick, smart and an excellent advocate.’
‘The overall collaboration in terms of on-boarding, communication and joint dispute resolution tactics was outstanding. The procedure was pushed forward by the firm with reasonable pressure, in order to achieve results within a desired timeframe.'
‘What makes people stand out at the firm is their utmost professionalism, dedication to the case, selection of experts, and their reputation when working with them in an international environment. I would like to mention in particular Harold Frey who has lead the team with thoughtful tactics and great communication.'

Key clients

Sika AG
Bank BTG Pactual S.A.
Sunrise Communications AG
Implenia Schweiz AG
The Geneva Opera, the Grand Théatre de Genève

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