LAWYER PROFILE

Patrick Schärli

Europe 2026

Lenz & Staehelin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets

Switzerland

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Lenz & Staehelin

Practice Areas

Asset Management, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, ESG

Career

Patrick Schärli is a Partner in the Zurich Office where he co-heads the capital markets practice. He is also a member of the firm’s Banking and Finance as well as Corporate and M&A practice groups. Patrick has a broad and diversified capital markets practice advising issuers and banks (underwriters) in equity, equity-linked and debt offerings. In addition, Patrick regularly advises clients on financial services regulatory matters, including cross-border transaction and licensing topics. He is a member of the editorial board of the corporate and capital markets law journal "Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht (GesKR)" and a member of the editorial staff of the internet based law journal "CapLaw". Patrick regularly publishes articles and other contributions in legal commentaries and law journals.

University of Lucerne (MLaw, 2010), Swiss Bar Admission (2012), University of Chicago Law School (LL.M., 2015), Associate at Lenz & Staehelin (2013), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2023)

Professional Memberships

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV), Swiss Bar Association (SAV)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Patrick Schärli is well placed to assist issuers and underwriters with IPOs. He also has experience in share and bond placements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Patrick Schärli is our go-to adviser. He is excellent across the board, delivering clear, uncomplex advice on complex matters. He is also solution-oriented and has strong technical knowledge.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide