BANKING AND FINANCE

Widely recognised as a first port of call

Whatever a case’s size, intricacies or timescale, our Banking and Finance practice group covers all client needs, from insightful and to-the-point support on important transactional work and regulatory matters through to robust assistance on contentious matters. Our decades of experience have made us one of Switzerland’s leading practices with a focus on commercial banking and structured finance, financial services, derivatives and private banking.

Once we understand our clients' objectives, we pick the best team to achieve them. We draw on deep Banking and Finance group resources, and those of other Lenz & Staehelin practice areas when needed, to deliver the optimum result as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Long-established connections and engagement with the relevant authorities and professional organisations – and our excellent relationships with top tier law firms across the globe – complement our leading expertise in all matters of banking and finance.

Lenz & Staehelin is always on top of the latest developments and has extensive industry knowledge.

Chambers & Partners, 2026

Lenz & Staehelin shows strong negotiation skills and legal expertise, with a deep understanding of the industry as well as company-specific matters.

Chambers & Partners, 2026

All the lawyers in the team are experts in finance-related topics and act with a very high level of professionalism on international transactions with different cultures and stakeholders.

Chambers & Partners, 2026

Lenz & Staehelin possesses wide-ranging expertise in financing transactions, assisting both lenders and borrowers. The practice regularly advises on acquisition finance mandates, spin-off and IPO financing, and multicurrency corporate credit facilities as well as project financing. 

Chambers & Partners, 2026

Lenz & Staehelin stand out in the market for their exceptional expertise, thoroughness, professionalism and strategic insight throughout financing processes.

Chambers & Partners, 2026

Lenz & Staehelin leverage its international network with leading firms globally to deliver a seamless and high-quality experience to clients.

Chambers & Partners, 2026

The team's knowledge of the current banking market practice, the quality of the advice and the support in potential negotiations are very good. Access to the partner and the team, and the corresponding response time/availability, are unique.

The Legal 500, 2026

What sets the team apart is its deep integration of knowledge of the sector, drawing from banking, regulatory, corporate and technology law to offer truly comprehensive advice.

The Legal 500, 2026

The team is the Rolls Royce of banking and finance in Switzerland, encompassing the full scope of services from regulatory to private banking, including structured finance, commercial law and derivatives. They are smart, quick and particularly business-focused. These guys really get it: a unique group of passionate experts.

The Legal 500, 2026

Lenz & Staehelin’s banking and finance practice is widely and rightfully regarded as the gold standard in Switzerland, with unmatched breadth, depth and consistency across decades. The firm advises on the full spectrum of banking matters and we as client benefit from seamless cross-practice collaboration, deep regulatory insight, and longstanding relationships with authorities.

The Legal 500, 2026

Best in class, very efficient and pragmatic, super fast and responsive.

The Legal 500, 2026

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Publications

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EVENTS

EVENTS

Event Online

12.03.26
AIMA Webinar: Update on the Berne Financial Services Agreement for UK and Swiss Firms AIMA Webinar: Update on the Berne Financial Services Agreement for UK and Swiss Firms

Event Geneva

11.03.26
GILW26 Side Event GILW26 Side Event

Event Zurich

10.03.26
Blockchain-Recht V Blockchain-Recht V

Event Dublin

03.03.26
AIMA Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2026 AIMA Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2026

Event Geneva, Lausanne

03.– 08.12.25
US tariffs and Switzerland: Current situation and outlook US tariffs and Switzerland: Current situation and outlook

Event Geneva, Zurich

21.– 24.10.25
Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland

Event Seoul

10.– 12.09.25
IBA International Financial Law Conference 2025 IBA International Financial Law Conference 2025

Event Prilly

15.05.25
UNIL’s Half-Day on Banking Supervisory Law UNIL’s Half-Day on Banking Supervisory Law

Event Geneva

27.03.25
Séminaire de droit bancaire et financier Séminaire de droit bancaire et financier

Event New York

11.03.25
AIMA Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2025 AIMA Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2025

Event Zurich

28.10.24
Helbing Lichtenhahn Symposium 2024 "Kryptowerte" Helbing Lichtenhahn Symposium 2024 "Kryptowerte"

Event Geneva

20.06.24
Webinaire du Centre de droit bancaire et financier de l’Université de Genève Webinaire du Centre de droit bancaire et financier de l’Université de Genève

Event Online

10.06.24
Webinar - Navigating the CSRD Landscape: Implications for Swiss Companies Webinar - Navigating the CSRD Landscape: Implications for Swiss Companies

Event Geneva

28.11.23
Due Diligence Obligations in the Supply Chain – Swiss and European Perspectives Due Diligence Obligations in the Supply Chain – Swiss and European Perspectives

Event Lausanne

15.06.23
Digital financial assets: architecture and infrastructure Digital financial assets: architecture and infrastructure

Event Geneva

17.06.21
Webinar of Centre de droit bancaire et financier Webinar of Centre de droit bancaire et financier

Event Lausanne

08.06.21
Journée droit et économie numérique Journée droit et économie numérique

Event Geneva

12.04.21
Conférence de la Société genevoise de droit et de législation Conférence de la Société genevoise de droit et de législation
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