Hailed as ‘one of the great law firms of Switzerland’, Lenz & Staehelin handles a wide range of matters for private clients such as investment portfolios, distressed assets, estate planning, artwork, and trusts. The team is co-led by Lucien Masmejan and Heini Rüdisühli. With his extensive experience advising on tax-related matters, Daniel Schafer is an excellent source of advice within the team. Further key members of the practice include Mark Barmes, Alexander Greter, and Géraldine Auberson. In particular, Barmes is noted for his expertise assisting both local and international clients with wealth planning.

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‘Lenz & Stähelin is one of the great law firms of Switzerland. They have vast resources and knowledge. Their experience and international footprint allow them to handle the most complex and largest of cases. Their private client team is amazing.'
‘The practice has wide-ranging experience in dealing with international private clients and their businesses. The advice given is therefore both commercial and personal, a combination which clients value as it allows for both good governance and decision-making.’
‘Lucien Masmejan is hugely experienced with private clients. He's both practical and commercial. Géraldine Auberson is highly organised and knowledgeable.'
'Mark Barmes is widely recognized as one of the leading international private client lawyers in Switzerland, with an extraordinary cross-border practice of clients from around the world. He is a great pleasure to work with, very bright, thoughtful, and deeply experienced.'
‘Heini Ruedisuehli is calm, thoughtful and knowledgeable. His response time is excellent, and it is a pleasure working with him.'
'Alexandra Hirt is an experienced lawyer and has a great footprint in the academic world. She is intellectually strong and gets to the core of legal issues quickly.'
‘Alexander Greter is a devoted lawyer and trusted adviser. He manages complex affairs and co-ordinates international advice with great skill.'
'Lucien Masmejan is a superb litigator with excellent judgement and creative strategic litigation skills. He is extremely bright and a delightful person with whom to work.'