LAWYER PROFILE

Jacques Iffland

Global 2026

Lenz & Staehelin

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

15 years ranked

Capital Markets

Switzerland

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets

Career

Jacques Iffland is a partner specialising in corporate law, securities regulation and M&A, with a focus on transactions involving public companies. He is authorised to represent issuers before the SIX Swiss Exchange and is chair of the Capital Markets and Technology Association.

University of Lausanne (lic iur 1992, Dr iur 1994), Admission to Lausanne Bar (1996), Legal adviser with the Swiss Takeover Board (1997), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (2001), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2007)

Professional Memberships

Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Swiss Bar Association (FSA), Société Genevoise de Droit et de Législation (SGDL)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jacques Iffland has an established reputation in Geneva for his advice on high-value public M&A deals.

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jacques Iffland assists clients with note issuances and the establishment of note programmes, as well as capital increases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jacques remains remarkably calm under pressure and combines rare technical expertise with practical business acumen.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Jacques Iffland is an extremely hands-on and results-oriented lawyer. He is also sharp and solution-driven.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Jacques Iffland is a very practical adviser. He knows what the rules are but tells me how to react or implement things, knowing the constraints I have and my circumstances.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Jacques Iffland is a smart, pragmatic and passionate lawyer.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide