Public law

Lenz & Staehelin

Lenz & Staehelin provides a full-service public law practice, with services offered in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm has substantial experience in advising on energy infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance whilst also acting on telecommunication procurement investigations for both contracting authorities as well as providers. Benoît Merkt, operating out of Geneva, specialises in public economic law, including internal market and public procurement issues. Marcel Meinhardt has advised on many high-profile cases in the postal and media sector and has expertise in competition issues. Astrid Waser frequently practises in procurement proceedings, often being IT-related.

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Testimonials

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‘A very strong team. You always get quick feedback and the right people to talk to. Everyone I work with is very likeable.’
‘The team has very fast response times and the staff are very courteous and competent.’
‘What was outstanding is the speed and accuracy in how the team can analyse and understand highly complex technical tasks in public tenders. Within a very short amount of time, the team was able to provide excellent guidance on how to proceed in a public tender, although the underlying subject was completely new to them.’
‘Very, very skilled team and always available on short notice.’
‘Lenz & Staehelin is renowned for its expertise in public law, particularly in Switzerland. The firm has a strong reputation for providing comprehensive legal advice and representation in various aspects of public law. This includes administrative law, regulatory matters, and public procurement. Their team of experienced lawyers is well-versed in handling complex legal issues and has a deep understanding of the intricacies of public law.'
‘Marcel Meinhardt, a partner at Lenz & Staehelin in Zurich, is a leading expert in competition law. He specializes in Swiss and European merger control and antitrust investigations. He provides precise and proactive advice across various sectors.’

Key clients

AAA Alpine Air Services
City of Zurich (EWZ)
Deutsche Bank
Expedia
Ford Credit
Heidenbauer Edelstahl GmbH
Implenia
Kaufmann AG
Mastercard
Nintendo
Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.
Pro7Sat.1 AG
Pfizer
SAP
Swiss Post
Swisscom
Telecommunications SA
UBER

Work highlights

Advising the Swiss Post on a number of cases including COMCO investigations.
Advised AAA Air Alpine Ambulance, a leading Swiss provider of rescue services in the air and on the ground, in a procurement process.
Advising EWZ, the electricity power plant of the city of Zurich and owned by the city of Zurich, on a high value and strategically important transaction.