Legal advice, local insight & business perspective
17.07.2026 Advertising, Traditions, Local News, BusinessIn the centre of Gstaad, Breu Steiner supports residents, businesses and international clients on a broad range of legal matters. The firm's practice reflects the character of the Saanenland itself, firmly rooted in the region while accustomed to working across borders and navigating increasingly complex legal environments.
The firm’s founding partners bring complementary perspectives to their work. Carmen Steiner, who grew up in the Saanenland, combines her expertise in family, administrative and criminal law with a deep understanding of the region, its people and its dynamics. This perspective proves invaluable in many situations where local context matters as much as the legal framework. Lukas Breu previously practiced at one of Bern’s leading business law firms and is now based in the Saanenland, where he is actively involved in the local community, including serving on the board of the Saanenland business association (Gewerbeverein). Together, they bridge two worlds: the experience and standards of a larger legal practice, combined with the accessibility and local insight that clients value in an Alpine community. Clients work directly with one of the partners throughout their matter, ensuring continuity and efficient communication.
Many of the firm’s mandates involve international aspects, while others are rooted in the everyday concerns of families and businesses in the region. This can range from supporting clients in addressing objections in local building permit procedures, to advising individuals relocating to Saanen, or guiding families through the challenges of a separation or divorce.
While the firm does not provide notarial services itself, it works closely with trusted local notaries and specialists whenever required, allowing clients to benefit from coordinated advice through a single, familiar point of contact.
In Gstaad, discretion is an expectation. Breu Steiner combines this with responsiveness, clear communication and a commitment to practical solutions, offering clients a trusted legal partner in the Saanenland.
Kirchstrasse 7 · 3780 Gstaad
+41 33 748 41 00 · info@breu-steiner.ch

