Atty. Luc Defferrard

Atty. Luc Defferrard

Luc Defferrard, partner with Walder Wyss since 2001, has been active in the finance and legal industry for many years. He mainly advises clients in domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, financing, restructuring as well as in real estate and capital market.

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Profile Summary

About Luc Defferrard at a glance

Luc Defferrard is a business, real estate, and m&a attorney, practicing at Walder Wyss AG. Admitted to practice in Switzerland. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Zurich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Luc Defferrard, partner with Walder Wyss since 2001, has been active in the finance and legal industry for many years
  • He mainly advises clients in domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, financing, restructuring as well as in real estate and capital market
  • Luc Defferrard particularly focuses on private equity and venture capital transactions
  • He is regularly recommended by Chambers, Legal500 and IFLR1000
  • Chambers Europe describes him as "always available" and "very strong negotiator
  • Prior to joining Walder Wyss, Luc Defferrard was working for seven years with UBS in Geneva, Zurich and New York as client manager and project manager in corporate and structured finance
  • In this position he developed the bank's structured finance offerings to clients in the French part of Switzerland
  • Luc Defferrard speaks French, German and English
  • He is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and admitted to practice in all Switzerland

Practice Areas Explained

Luc Defferrard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Luc Defferrard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Luc Defferrard's law office located?
Luc Defferrard's law practice is located in Zurich. The firm is Walder Wyss AG. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Luc Defferrard handle?
Luc Defferrard focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Luc Defferrard received?
Luc Defferrard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Switzerland

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