Lenz & Staehelin’s restructuring and insolvency team is well-versed in the full range of insolvency and restructuring challenges, including those with cross-border elements. The team is active on both creditor and debtor mandates, distressed M&A, insolvency proceedings, pre-insolvency enforcement scenarios and related litigation and regulatory issues. Practice head Tanja Luginbühl routinely handles national and cross-border insolvency proceedings, as well as restructuring and financial distress mandates. Fellow co-head Roman Graf is a key contact for insolvencies and distressed M&A transactions. Dominique Müller regularly represents clients in proceedings before the Swiss courts and international arbitral tribunals, while Roland Fischer handles domestic and cross-border restructurings and insolvency proceedings on behalf of both debtors and creditors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Roland Fischer is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with in any jurisdiction anywhere in the world. He is our go-to lawyer for Swiss matters. He has always delivered flawlessly.’
- ‘Great team, highly acknowledged in the market.’
- 'The team covers all key areas of insolvency law, is highly experienced and works efficiently and cohesively.'
- ‘Tanja Luginbühl is a highly experienced and crisis-proof insolvency lawyer. Her advice is always well thought out, even in very hectic phases and under high pressure.’
- 'Tanja Luginbühl has excellent communication skills, is very experienced and very responsive.'
- 'Dominique Müller is a sharp and pragmatic litigation partner, with a clear focus on key aspects.'
Key clients
- Aleva Neurotherapeutics
- Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
- Agrokor d.d.
- APTG AG
- Deutsche Bank
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- FTX Trading Ltd
- Garrett Motion
- GravelPoint Holding AG
- GZO AG/Spital Wetzikon
- Habitat Design Swiss SA
- ING Bank
Work highlights
Represented FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliates as debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings with respect to Swiss law matters.
Advised SIGNA European Invest Holding AG on its Swiss in-court restructuring, including advice on distressed M&A transactions.
Advised GZO AG on its restructuring efforts, involving several restructuring measures.
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Practice head
Tanja Luginbühl; Roman Graf
Other key lawyers
Dominique Müller; Roland Fischer