Guy Vermeil
Partner, Head of Technology and Outsourcing
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
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Partner, Head of Technology and Outsourcing Attorney at Law, LL.M. +41 58 450 70 00 guy.vermeil@lenzstaehelin.com |
Geneva Route de Chêne 30 CH-1211 Geneva www.lenzstaehelin.com |
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Expertise
Guy Vermeil was the firm's managing partner from 2012 to 2021, is a member of the Corporate and M&A group, and is also head of the Technology and Outsourcing practice, based in Geneva. He regularly advises on international and domestic transactions.
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Practices
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Professional Experience and Education
and Education
1997 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin 1991 Joined Lenz & Staehelin 1990 Admission to New York Bar 1989 Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina (LL.M.) 1988 Admission to Geneva Bar 1984 University of Geneva (lic. iur.) -
Specialist Areas
Corporate and M&A, Technology and Outsourcing -
Languages
French, English, German -
Memberships
Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), International Bar Association (IBA), Association Genevoise de Droit des Affaires (AGDA) -
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Vermeil G., Transfer of Business by a Distressed Company - Applicability of Article 333 of the Swiss Code of Obligations?, in: The Challenges of Insolvency Law Reform in the 21st Century, Zurich 2006, 185 et seqq.
- Vermeil G., E-Commerce in Switzerland, in: International eCommerce Business and Legal Issues, Chicago, CCH Incorporated, 2001
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Other Activities
Deputy managing partner of Lenz & Staehelin (2001-2011).
Member of the Council of the Geneva Bar Association (since 2007).
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Contact Details
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Assistant
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Other Activities
Deputy managing partner of Lenz & Staehelin (2001-2011).
Member of the Council of the Geneva Bar Association (since 2007).
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References
He is an absolute star at all levels. A game changer. Frankly one of the best lawyers and advisers that one could dream of. He knows the business, the psychology and has high ethical standards.
Legal 500, 2025Guy Vermeil provides invaluable strategic, business and practical advice on all our legal situation. It makes a world of difference.
Legal 500, 2024Advices always on point and have strong technical skills. Great response time, highly innovative. Available for meetings at short notice. Very dynamic, practical and solution driven.
Legal 500, 2024He combines world-class quality of service and business acumen.
Who’s Who Legal, 2024His work is always to-the-point and practical.
Who’s Who Legal, 2024
Publications
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Transfer of Business by a Distressed Company - Applicability of Article 333 of the Swiss Code of Obligations?
in: The Challenges of Insolvency Law Reform in the 21st Century, Zurich 2006, 185 et seqq.
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E-Commerce in Switzerland
in: International eCommerce Business and Legal Issues, Chicago, CCH Incorporated, 2001