Member Profile
Lucien Masmejan
Partner, Head of Private Clients | Lenz & Staehelin
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales, France, Germany, Guernsey, Italy, Jersey, Switzerland, United States
Top Specialisms
Estates: Planning
Trusts: Planning
Tax Advisory
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Professional Biography
Dr. Lucien Masmejan is a partner heading up Lenz & Staehelin's Private Clients group in Geneva and Lausanne. He is widely considered one of Switzerland’s leading lawyers in private client matters and chairs the board of L&S Trust Services SA. Lucien's main practice area is private clients and this encompasses tax law and real estate, as well as general contractual and corporate matters. He advises Swiss and international families and privately owned companies, as well as their owners which include a number of high net worth individuals. Lucien is a member and/or chairman of various boards of directors in Switzerland and internationally, with a focus on services to private clients and families. He is also a frequent conference speaker on tax and company law and has published a number of articles including a 'Commentaire de la loi vaudoise d'impôt'.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: I started as a business lawyer and naturally evolved with my clients as some of them became more and more successful.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Human skills
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The Swiss private trusts company
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: My chalet in Villars