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Provided by Lenz & Staehelin

Our proven real estate specialists provide advice and support to clients ranging from private clients to commercial users and institutional investors to real estate investment funds, financial institutions, rating agencies. The practice group's capabilities encompass all legal aspects of real estate related transactions, financings, sale and lease back transactions, commercial lease and real estate development projects.

We also advise clients on matters relating to the environment, for example on how to deal with hazardous waste or contaminated properties in connection with real estate or M&A transactions. 

Our work includes:

  • Real estate development (including zoning and construction laws)
  • Transactional real estate (including direct or indirect single asset or portfolio acquisitions or sales)
  • Real estate finance (including acquisition financing or refinancing)
  • Real estate securitization (including CMBS and RMBS transactions)
  • Sale and lease back transactions
  • Real estate architect and contractor agreements (including general or total contractor or planning arrangements)
  • Commercial and residential leases  (landlord and tenant representation)
  • Property and facility management agreements
  • Environmental matters related to real estate 
  • Real estate related litigation and arbitration (including foreclosure in real estate)
  • Real estate regulatory for pension funds and insurers
  • Permits for acquisitions of real estate by persons abroad (Lex Koller)
  • Second home related aspects

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Switzerland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lenz & Staehelin has a significant practice noted for its strong experience in transactional and contentious matters, alongside leasing agreements and zoning issues. Lenz & Staehelin is also well placed to advise on project developments. The law firm covers a broad range of assets, most notably hotels and retail.

Strengths

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"The team have an excellent understanding of complex and sizeable real estate transactions. They are proactive and solutions-oriented."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"The diverse skills and knowledge within the team create a dynamic environment that I find incredibly valuable and promising."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Cécile Berger Meyer
1
Cécile Berger Meyer
1
Band 1
Cécile Berger Meyer advises clients on a range of real estate matters, including construction and development projects, commercial property acquisitions and lease agreements.
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4
Beat Kühni
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
Beat Kühni is a new addition to the rankings this year thanks to good client feedback. He assists clients with transactional real estate mandates.
"Beat Kühni has very broad expertise, is very responsive and very client- and business-oriented."
"His attention to detail, responsiveness and dedication to meeting client needs make working with Beat a pleasure."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Lenz & Staehelin

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Switzerland

Real Estate
Cécile Berger Meyer
1
Cécile Berger Meyer
1
Band 1
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4
Beat Kühni
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
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Members

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Andreas Rötheli

Beat Kühni

Head of Department

Cécile Berger Meyer

Cécile Berger Meyer

Head of Department

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