David Ledermann Partner, Leiter Commercial and Contracts
Rechtsanwalt, LL.M.

David Ledermann

Partner, Leiter Commercial and Contracts
Rechtsanwalt, LL.M.
+41 58 450 70 00
david.ledermann@lenzstaehelin.com
Genf
Route de Chêne 30
CH-1211 Genf
www.lenzstaehelin.com
  • Expertise

    David Ledermann ist Partner und Experte für Gesellschaftsrecht, M&A und Finanzierungstransaktionen. Ein Großteil seiner Arbeit konzentriert sich auf komplexe Eigenkapitalfinanzierungen für Unternehmen in Privatbesitz, wandelbare Schuldfinanzierungen und Fremdfinanzierungen, die durch traditionelle und nicht-traditionelle Vermögenswerte – wie Kunstsammlungen – besichert sind. David verfügt auch über umfassende Erfahrung in M&A-Transaktionen (Aktien- und Asset-Deals) in einer Vielzahl von Branchen, darunter Private Banking, Biotech, Uhren- und Luxusgüter sowie Finanzdienstleistungen. Er berät regelmässig schweizerische und internationale Investoren, Kreditnehmer und Kreditgeber.

  • Fachgebiete

  • Spezialgebiete

    Gesellschaftsrecht und M&A, Vertrags- und Handelsrecht, Private Equity, Investments
  • Beruflicher Werdegang und Ausbildung

    und Ausbildung

    2007Partner, Lenz & Staehelin
    1999Associate, Lenz & Staehelin
    2000Anwaltspatent New York
    1999Duke University School of Law (LL.M.)
    1997Anwaltspatent Schweiz
    1995Universität Genf (lic. iur.)
  • Sprachen

    Französisch, Englisch, Deutsch
  • Ausgewählte Publikationen

    • Hünerwadel P., Lending and Secured Finance 2025 - Switzerland, in: Lexology In-Depth, 11th edition, June 2025
    • Shareholders Rights & Shareholder Activism 2021 - Switzerland, in: Chambers Global Practice Guides, October 2021
    • Securisation 2021 - Switzerland, in: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, March 2021
    • Rötheli A., Shareholder Activism in Switzerland, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, January 2021
    • Rötheli A., Shareholders' rights in private and public companies in Switzerland: overview, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, October 2020
    • Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2019 - Switzerland: Trends & Developments, in: Chambers Global Practice Guide, November 2019
    • Corporate Recovery & Insolvency 2017 - Switzerland, in: The International Comparative Legal Guide, June 2017, 185-192
    • Investing, Switzerland, in: The Private Equity Review, London 2012, 332-341
    • Berger Meyer C., Coordination et structuration en matière de PPP, Aspects de droit des contrats et des sociétés, in: Aktuelles Vergaberecht 2012 / Marchés Publics 2012, Zurich 2012, 437-450
    • Rötheli A., Shareholders' Rights - Switzerland, in: European Lawyer Reference Series, 1st edition, London 2011, 443-462
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    David Ledermann plays in his own league with an unparalleled combination of thought leadership, experience and pragmatism.

    Legal 500, 2025

    David Ledermann clearly stands out: highly skilled, very engaged, super pragmatic, client-centric lawyer. Avoids unnecessary rounds of negotiations, very commercially minded, and always focused on finding a solution.

    Legal 500, 2024

    David Ledermann stands out as a "solutions orientated" practitioner who is regularly advising domestic and international investors, borrowers and lenders on complex financing and transactions.

    Who's Who Legal, 2024

    David Ledermann is particularly responsive in the day to day and visionary when dealing with more strategic issues. He also demonstrates a strong capability to assess risks effectively.

    Legal 500, 2023

    Highest level of professionalism, superb knowledge about the industry, diligent working style and utmost commitment to achieve the common goals

    Legal 500, 2023

David Ledermann plays in his own league with an unparalleled combination of thought leadership, experience and pragmatism.

Legal 500, 2025

David Ledermann clearly stands out: highly skilled, very engaged, super pragmatic, client-centric lawyer. Avoids unnecessary rounds of negotiations, very commercially minded, and always focused on finding a solution.

Legal 500, 2024

David Ledermann stands out as a "solutions orientated" practitioner who is regularly advising domestic and international investors, borrowers and lenders on complex financing and transactions.

Who's Who Legal, 2024

David Ledermann is particularly responsive in the day to day and visionary when dealing with more strategic issues. He also demonstrates a strong capability to assess risks effectively.

Legal 500, 2023

Highest level of professionalism, superb knowledge about the industry, diligent working style and utmost commitment to achieve the common goals

Legal 500, 2023

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