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Werner Jahnel

Werner Jahnel

High Net Worth 2026

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Lalive
 Lalive

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Switzerland

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Lalive

High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Private Client

Litigation

International Commercial Arbitration

Business Advisory

Art and Cultural Property

Career

Werner Jahnel joined LALIVE in 2008 and has been based in the Zurich office since 2010. He specialises in private wealth, advising private clients, family offices, foundations and trust companies on complex international estate planning and inheritance law matters, succession planning, divorce and family issues. He is certified by the Swiss Bar Association as a Specialist in Inheritance law. Having practised international arbitration for two decades, he currently acts as counsel and arbitrator in commercial and private client related disputes.

Professional Memberships

Private Client Global Elite; The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (TIAETL); International Advisory Board of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC); Vice-president, Swiss Association for Arbitration in Inheritance Matters (SVSiE); International Bar Association (IBA).

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Switzerland

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Werner Jahnel is a co-head of Lalive's private client practice and has broad expertise. He is a wealth planning and litigation specialist who is fluent in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

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Strengths

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  • Werner Jahnel is at the absolute top of the field for his experience and ability.

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  • Werner is a passionate lawyer with vision, exhibiting a pragmatic approach to the law and his formidable skills and commitment to his clients to navigate complex legal issues.

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  • Werner Jahnel has very good commercial awareness and demonstrates excellent strategic thinking and ideas.

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  • Werner Jahnel provided invaluable guidance at the outset of a succession matter, helping to shape the overall strategy and set a constructive tone for negotiations among heirs. His experience and calm, measured approach were especially important in navigating complex family dynamics and cross-border legal issues. His early leadership and insight continue to underpin progress made.

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