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Tavernier Tschanz specialises in advice to foreign and multinational clients and is highly recommended. The firm offers partner-led specialisation in dispute resolution, finance and competition. Banking and corporate specialist, Edmond Tavernier, and well-known arbitrator, Pierre-Yves Tschanz are both highly regarded as are Jacques Bonvin for biotech and hi-tech work and Silvio Venturi for competition (Corporate and Commercial / Legal 500; The European Legal 500, 2005 USA Special Edition on Law Firms in Europe). |
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Clients were impressed with the firm’s service: "The lawyers are very dedicated and make sure the solution serves everyone well and meets the client’s needs." The clientele includes domestic and international hotel chains; major insurers; automotive companies; investment banks; large private equity funds and entrepreneurs (Chambers Global 2007). |
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Alongside their recognised expertise for arbitration, corporate finance (mergers and acquisitions and banking), competition and antitrust law, Tavernier Tschanz have developed a strong practice in new technologies (information technology, telecom, media, e-business, biotechnology) related concerns, such as e-commerce issues, web strategies, technology transfers and licensing, as well as venture capital and private equity. Three of the firm's attorneys are also professors of law. The firm's solid client base relies on direct relations with both Swiss and international corporations, as well as on international referrals (Martindale Hubbell International Law Directory 2005). |
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This outfit is well established in Geneva, where it enjoys a reputation as "a very fine firm of excellent lawyers" (Chambers Global 2007). |
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The team is involved in cross-border and domestic matters happening locally and in Zurich (Chambers Global 2007). |
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This Geneva-based firm is highly regarded for its merger control prowess. Lawyers have advised on some of the country’s most significant mergers in the media, energy, consumer products and financial services industries (Chambers Global 2006). |
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Its lawyers advise on acquisitions, bankruptcies and real estate law. According to sources, the team is experienced in large corporate finance transactions, including takeovers and spin-offs, and is popular amongst clients for its excellent service and attention to detail (Chambers Global 2006). |
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The lawyers are focused on M&A, banking and finance and antitrust matters and advise foreign companies on the set-up of Swiss subsidiaries. They also assist local players on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and private equity matters. |
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Further expertise is provided in corporate governance, restructurings, stock option plans and refinancings. Additionally, the group benefits from the dynamic between Geneva and Lausanne as well as from the local industry base, which includes hotels; watch manufacturers; banks; luxury goods; IT and biotech companies (Chambers Global 2007). |
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This sophisticated operation in Geneva came warmly recommended. Drawing clients from banking, finance, telecoms, biotech and manufacturing sectors, its lawyers are active as counsel in number of high-profile disputes throughout Europe. ICC arbitrations have been a particular focus of late (Chambers Global 2006). |
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Tavernier Tschanz's TMT practice represents technology companies and companies confronted with new technologies law issues. The firm has specific expertise in assisting clients on complex IT projects, such as software development, systems integration, ASP solutions, application management, business process and IT outsourcing (TMT / Legal 500, 2006). |
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This outfit's strong corporate orientation gives the tax team excellent market traction. Handling tax and fiscal issues relating major M&A transactions, reorganizations and financings, the compact team has struck a chord with the market. The group's consistently strong performance in complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates garners significant client praise: "We trust the team and have been really satisfied". "The outfit operates across the tax law spectrum, with VAT among its areas of strength". (The Firm / Chambers Global 2007 Tax). |
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Highly competent and dedicated operation (Chambers Global). |
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All partners have been recommended in their respective fields (Chambers Global). |
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Tavernier Tschanz has acted on a plethora of acquisitions and disposals…One client enthused: "they always try to find really practical and pragmatic solutions" (M&A / Legal 500). |
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Stemming from its strength in M&A, Tavernier Tschanz's corporate and commercial department is able to deal with all aspects of a client's corporate life, from inception (incorporation, corporate governance) to assisting on important transactions (group restructuring, financing and re-financing), once the company has reached a critical mass (Legal 500, 2006). |
