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Niederer Kraft Frey

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The Real Estate team at Niederer Kraft Frey is recognised as a leading practice in corporate real estate and real estate finance in Switzerland. We apply our expertise and our deep knowledge of the market to provide comprehensive, tailored legal advice to our domestic and international clients on portfoliosall aspects of real estate law.

Our Real Estate Team specialises in high value, complex real estate transactions including sale and lease back transactions, hotel and leisure projects and the development of former industrial sites.

We advise on property acquisition and investment, development and construction, regulatory framework and structures, management, insurance, financing, restructuring, and disposal of all asset classes of real estate.




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Real Estate - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Niederer Kraft Frey has a leading real estate practice with noteworthy expertise in a broad range of matters, including construction-related disputes and development projects as well as property sales and acquisitions. The law firm is also well versed in handling real estate financing transactions. Niederer Kraft Frey is active in the hospitality, manufacturing and commercial sectors. Clients include international asset managers and real estate investment funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey advised UBS Asset Management on the sale of various residential and mixed-use buildings in different cantons of Switzerland.

Strengths

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  • The team at Niederer Kraft Frey is hands-on, solution-oriented and highly efficient, ensuring that complex matters progress smoothly and without unnecessary delays.

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  • The team is highly effective at reducing complexity and providing concise, solution-driven advice, which is invaluable in time-critical or multi-party settings.

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey delivers not only excellent legal work but also understands the economic context. The attorneys at this law firm combine deep expertise with a strong understanding of business needs.

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  • Their advice is not only legally sound but also highly pragmatic and actionable. The team is remarkably responsive and reliable and consistently anticipates issues before they arise.

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  • The law firm provides feedback exceptionally quickly and the responses are always well founded, comprehensive and tailored to our specific situation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andreas F. Vögeli
    Andreas F. Vögeli

    Andreas F. Vögeli

    Andreas Vögeli advises clients on development mandates and property sales. He also boasts expertise in construction-related matters.

    • Andreas Vögeli is one of the leading real estate experts in Switzerland and is always highly valued on projects.

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    • He is a super experienced partner and one of the best in the market.

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    • He can read between the lines and clarify them in the client's best interest. He is a good negotiator and a brilliant strategist.

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    • In my opinion, he is the best real estate lawyer in Switzerland.

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    • Andreas Vögeli is a highly effective real estate practitioner and trusted adviser. He combines technical precision with pragmatic, deal‑oriented judgement, keeping transactions on track while protecting value on the key points.

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  • Fabiano Menghini
    Fabiano Menghini

    Fabiano Menghini

    Fabiano Menghini is recognised for his experience in the real estate sector, with notable strength advising on construction and development projects. He also advises on land transactions.

    • He understands our needs immediately and ensures that all matters are handled with precision and care. His level of sophistication, legal expertise and commercial awareness is excellent.

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    • Fabiano Menghini provides outstanding support. He combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic and commercial mindset, ensuring that complex matters are handled clearly and efficiently.

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    • Fabiano has an excellent understanding of the subject matter, can structure and manage complex projects effectively and is highly client-focused. His responsiveness is greatly appreciated.

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    • He is an absolute expert in his field, a skilled negotiator with strong assertiveness and a brilliant strategist.

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    • Fabiano Menghini distinguishes himself clearly from his peers through his exceptional solution-oriented, strategic mindset and ability to provide highly effective guidance even in complex situations.

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  • Charles Gschwind
    Charles Gschwind

    Charles Gschwind

    Geneva-based Charles Gschwind advises clients on a range of real estate transactions, including sale and leaseback agreements and portfolio acquisitions.

    • Charles Gschwind is an outstanding professional.

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  • Annina Fey
    Annina Fey

    Annina Fey

    Annina Fey is a senior associate in the law firm's Zurich office. She wins praise for her expertise in a broad range of real estate and construction law topics, including zoning, permitting, heritage protection and litigation.

    • Annina Fey delivers excellent results.

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    • Annina Fey stands out as an exceptionally capable real estate lawyer with outstanding attention to detail and unwavering discipline in execution.

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