David Ledermann
Partner, Head of Commercial and Contracts
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
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Partner, Head of Commercial and Contracts Attorney at Law, LL.M. +41 58 450 70 00 david.ledermann@lenzstaehelin.com |
Geneva Route de Chêne 30 CH-1211 Geneva www.lenzstaehelin.com |
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Expertise
David Ledermann is a partner and an expert in corporate law, M&A and financing transactions. Much of his work is focused on complex equity financing for privately held companies, convertible debt financing and debt financing backed by traditional and non-traditional assets – such as art collections. David also has broad experience in M&A transactions (share as well as asset deals) across a wide range of industries including private banking, biotech, watchmaking and luxury goods, and financial services. He regularly advises Swiss and international investors, borrowers and lenders.
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Practices
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Sectors
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Professional Experience and Education
and Education
2007 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin 1999 Joined Lenz & Staehelin 2000 Admission to New York Bar 1999 Duke University School of Law (LL.M.) 1997 Admission to Geneva Bar 1995 University of Geneva (lic. iur.) -
Specialist Areas
Corporate and M&A, Commercial and Contracts, Private Equity, Investments -
Languages
French, English, German -
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Hünerwadel P., Ledermann D., Tranchet M., The Lending and Secured Finance Review 2024 - Switzerland, in: Lexology In-Depth, 10th edition, June 2024
- Ledermann D., Shareholders Rights & Shareholder Activism 2021 - Switzerland, in: Chambers Global Practice Guides, October 2021
- Ledermann D., Tranchet M., Securisation 2021 - Switzerland, in: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, March 2021
- Ledermann D., Rötheli A., Shareholder Activism in Switzerland, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, January 2021
- Rötheli A., Ledermann D., Shareholders' rights in private and public companies in Switzerland: overview, in: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A, October 2020
- Ledermann D., Gaberthüel T., Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2019 - Switzerland: Trends & Developments, in: Chambers Global Practice Guide, November 2019
- Ledermann D., Luginbühl T., Corporate Recovery & Insolvency 2017 - Switzerland, in: The International Comparative Legal Guide, June 2017, 185-192
- Ledermann D., Stahler O., Investing, Switzerland, in: The Private Equity Review, London 2012, 332-341
- Berger Meyer C., Ledermann D., 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., Ledermann D., Shareholders' Rights - Switzerland, in: European Lawyer Reference Series, 1st edition, London 2011, 443-462
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Contact Details
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References
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, 2024David 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, 2024David 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, 2023Highest level of professionalism, superb knowledge about the industry, diligent working style and utmost commitment to achieve the common goals
Legal 500, 2023