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Lenz & Staehelin

Real Estate

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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

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  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Private Clients / Individuals

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Switzerland

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Lenz & Staehelin advised the owner of a high-end office complex on the sale of 50% of the buildings to Swiss Prime Site, structured as a sale and leaseback transaction.

Strengths

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  • Lenz & Staehelin has broad knowledge and experience.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They can field a broad enough team to cover any size of transaction but equally remain close enough to the client for us to have partner time. They are a flexible outfit.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The law firm has detailed technical expertise in a complex legal field, an extensive network and high-quality output.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They are exceptionally thorough yet able to distil complicated legal issues into actionable guidance that supports decision-making.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • It is impressive how they can understand and analyse situations and contexts.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cécile Berger Meyer
    Cécile Berger Meyer

    Cécile Berger Meyer

    Cécile Berger Meyer advises clients on a range of real estate matters, including construction and development projects, commercial property acquisitions and lease agreements.

    • She thinks and communicates clearly and has great expertise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Cécile Berger Meyer shines for her exceptional command of Swiss real estate and regulatory matters, paired with a pragmatic approach. She is precise, responsive and able to break down complex legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • For me, she is the best real estate lawyer in Switzerland.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • It is always a delight to work with Cécile, who is an excellent advocate when it comes to negotiating complex agreements.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Beat Kühni
    Beat Kühni

    Beat Kühni

    Beat Kühni assists clients with transactional real estate mandates, including related construction and planning law elements. He boasts particular expertise in the handling of commercial, hospitality and residential properties.

    • He is very competent and offers very good communication.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Beat Kühni has strong and broad knowledge and experience, and a good track record.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Nathalie Adank
    Nathalie Adank

    Nathalie Adank

    Geneva-based Nathalie Adank is a senior associate who assists with sale and leaseback transactions, property redevelopments and contractor agreements, as well as M&A in the real estate sector.

    • Nathalie Adank is a really good lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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