Lucien Masmejan
Partner, Head of Private Clients | Lenz & Staehelin
OFFICE LOCATION
Geneva, Switzerland
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Switzerland
CROSS-BORDER CLIENT EXPERIENCE IN
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
The last 12 months we have organised the transfer of the holding company of a very prominent UK family from an offshore jurisdiction to Switzerland - an ongoing project for more than 12 months.
How did you get into private client?
I started as a corporate and tax lawyer many years ago and my clients were very successful entrepreneurs – they then sold their businesses. I was then faced with structuring their family offices. When you do it a couple of times, you realise the clients talk to one another and the work develops from there.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Stick to your values, be a hard worker and be patient.
What is your favourite quote?
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." Albert Einstein.
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
Biking. Skiing. I like old French movies. I read a lot.