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Werner Jahnel, 2023In: THE PHILANTHROPIST - Das Magazin von Stiftung Schweiz, 4 January 2023
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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.
Werner Jahnel is vice-president of the Swiss Association for Arbitration in Inheritance Matters (SVSiE), member of the International Advisory Board of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), member of the working group for Arbitration and Inheritance Law of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) and member of The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (TIAETL), the Association Successio, the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Zurich Bar Association. He is also a founding member of the Association of Young Austrian Arbitration Practitioners (YAAP) and member of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), the Austrian Arbitration Association (ArbAut), the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) and the Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS).
Werner Jahnel is frequently invited as speaker at international conferences on trust and estate as well as family law related matters and arbitration and is regularly publishing in those areas.
Werner Jahnel is ranked by Chambers’ High Net Worth Guide and Who’s Who Legal as a leading practitioner in Private Client and Arbitration as well as by Legal 500 as one of the leading private client practitioners in Switzerland.
Werner Jahnel previously worked as an associate at Monereo, Meyer & Marinel-Lo Abogados in Barcelona and Madrid (2006-2008), and in international arbitration with Andreas Reiner & Partners in Vienna (2002-2005). He was a legal counsel (1999-2001) and counsel ad hoc (2006) at the ICC in Paris (International Court of Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce). He trained as a clerk in various Austrian courts (1996-1998) and was assistant to the Austrian trade commissioner in Montreal, Canada, in 1995.
He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Graz in Austria, awarded in 2001 with distinction, and a Master’s degree in international studies (specialisation in public international law and international business law) from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva (1996-1998). He also studied law at the University of Lyon II, France, and obtained in 1995 his Magister der Rechtswissenschaften from the University of Graz, Austria.
Werner Jahnel is a Private Client Global Elite litigator, advising the private client sector.
Private Client Global Directory 2022/23
Werner Jahnel is "a fantastic practitioner" with "a strong practice in international cross-border trust disputes and litigation."
Who's Who Legal, Thought Leader Private Client, 2022
Werner Jahnel is held in high esteem for "delivering thorough and diligent legal advice", "investing a lot of effort into understanding his client's needs" and "strong negotiation skills."
Who's Who Legal, Private Client, 2022
Werner Jahnel is recognised as a “fantastic lawyer” who is “very knowledgeable on international inheritance planning”.
Who's Who Legal, Private Client, Switzerland, 2021
Werner Jahnel and his team are smart and work fast but what sets this team apart are its empathy and humanity. One source says “He is excellent, caring and very knowledgeable about inheritance law matters. He knows how to handle difficult cases and people. He is keen to bring matters/cases to a successful end ASAP. He speaks many languages and is a very good listener. Werner Jahnel is conscientious, hard-working and determined to win his cases. Very dynamic.”
Legal 500, Switzerland, Private Client, 2021
The "fantastic" Werner Jahnel "is an elegant and eloquent lawyer," enthuses a market insider, who continues: "You can put him anywhere and he will adapt - he is convincing in what he does." Another agrees: "He impresses me through his natural ability to think internationally, what questions to ask and what to think about. He is a global thinker." "One feels relaxed with Werner and feels that he will do all his best to solve your problems," says a source.
Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law, Switzerland, 2020
Werner Jahnel is "strongly endorsed" by market sources who deem him "splendid in inheritance law matters".
Who's Who Legal, Private Client, 2020
Werner Jahnel focuses his practice on international private wealth matters and is described as "a very experienced litigator with a strong understanding of private wealth and trust issues." One source says: "He is an excellent litigator; you can use him for specific trust disputes and he will do a great job." Another interviewee notes that "he is immensely knowledgeable about inheritance law" and that "his client service is exceptional."
Chambers HNW Guide, Private Wealth, Switzerland, 2019
Werner Jahnel is a 'knowledgeable' inheritance law specialist.
The Legal 500, Private Client, 2019
‘His knowledge sets him apart’, ‘he's conscious and caring of clients. He doesn't make things last for a long time, he tackles it head-on and finds a solution pretty fast’.
Chambers HNW Guide, Private Wealth, Switzerland, 2018
‘Highly competent, dedicated, committed and knowledgeable’ and ‘careful listener’
Legal 500, Switzerland, Private Client, 2018
Zürich-based Werner Jahnel focuses on international commercial arbitration and acts as both arbitrator and counsel. He is qualified in Spain and Austria and boasts professional experience in both countries. He has recent experience of acting as an arbitrator in disputes regarding financial services joint ventures.
Chambers Global, Switzerland, Dispute Resolution, Foreign Expert for Austria, Spain, 2018
‘Very responsive and very knowledgeable in inheritance law’.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Private client, 2017
Werner Jahnel is recommended.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Private client, 2016
Werner Jahnel is admitted to the Bar in Spain and Austria. He specialises in international arbitration.
Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland, 2013
Werner Jahnel (...) has a wealth of experience as counsel and arbitrator in international proceedings.
Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland, 2013
The highly regarded Werner Jahnel of Lalive is a Zurich-based arbitration expert with an impressive international record.
Chambers Europe, Dispute Resolution, Austria, 2011
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2015
Danube University Krems
International Dispute Resolution – The Austrian Arbitration Law
2013
University of Vienna
International commercial arbitration
2010
Northwestern University, Chicago
Executive Master of Laws (EXLL.M.) program on international legal practice
International arbitration
2006 - 2013
Instituto de Empresa (IE) Law School, Madrid
Master of Laws (LL.M.) program on international legal practice
International arbitration
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