David Ledermann Partner, Head of Commercial and Contracts
Attorney at Law, LL.M.

David Ledermann

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
  • 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.

  • Practices

  • SECTORS

  • Professional Experience and Education

    and Education

    2007Partner at Lenz & Staehelin
    1999Joined Lenz & Staehelin
    2000Admission to New York Bar
    1999Duke University School of Law (LL.M.)
    1997Admission to Geneva Bar
    1995University 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 2023 - Switzerland, in: The Law Review, 9th edition, July 2023
    • 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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  • References

    A great private M&A practitioner who is a very key player in the space and certainly belongs at the top of the market.

    Who’s Who Legal, 2021

    Great negotiation skills

    Chambers, 2021

    Receives widespread plaudits, who compliment his first-class banking and corporate finance practice.

    Who’s Who Legal, 2020

    Pragmatic and great to work with.

    Who's Who Legal, 2020

    He enjoys a strong reputation in the banking fields and excels at financing transactions.

    Who's Who Legal, 2020

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

    Legal 500

A great private M&A practitioner who is a very key player in the space and certainly belongs at the top of the market.

Who’s Who Legal, 2021

Great negotiation skills

Chambers, 2021

Receives widespread plaudits, who compliment his first-class banking and corporate finance practice.

Who’s Who Legal, 2020

Pragmatic and great to work with.

Who's Who Legal, 2020

He enjoys a strong reputation in the banking fields and excels at financing transactions.

Who's Who Legal, 2020

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

Legal 500

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