Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 4
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+41 44 217 91 11About
Provided by Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal services for all kinds of real estate projects in Switzerland, from industrial plant to offices, hotels and restaurants through to residential housing. Our long-standing and interdisciplinary expertise covers a vast range of real estate-related services:
- Advising international and domestic corporate and private clients in legal matters relating to owned or leased premises, including acquisitions, sales, sale and lease-back transactions, leases, financings, construction permits, planning and zoning law issues, work contracts and construction matters as well as environmental issues and real estate-related disputes.
- Advising professional investors in all legal matters relating to real estate transactions, including due diligence reviews, contract negotiation, portfolio transactions, the acquisition, legal division and sale of properties, regulatory matters such as the acquisition of Swiss real estate by non-Swiss residents, the transfer of properties into non-Swiss trusts and advice relating to the implementation of property transfers with land registers and tax authorities.
- Advising private clients with regard to the financing, acquisiton, sale and lease of residential real estate both as main residence and as second home, including contract negotiation and drafting as well as regulatory matters such as the acquisition of Swiss real estate by non-Swiss residents.
Chambers Review
Pestalozzi advises on a broad range of real estate issues, including sales and acquisitions and lease agreements. The law firm possesses further expertise in disputes arising from construction projects. Pestalozzi assists with regulatory matters, including the Lex Koller and zoning issues. The team works with the firm's corporate department to advise on the real estate aspects of corporate matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pestalozzi's lawyers are always prompt in their responses and provide the proper level of service."
"The team provides pragmatic and efficient advice."
"Pestalozzi's lawyers are always prompt in their responses and provide the proper level of service."
"The team provides pragmatic and efficient advice."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Lips assists clients with construction, acquisition and lease agreement mandates. He acts on behalf of hospitality groups, corporates and high net worth individuals.
"Michael Lips has excellent client relationships. He is knowledgeable and efficient."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pestalozzi
Switzerland
Clients
Provided by Pestalozzi
Adam Opel AG, Coca-Cola, Coop, J&J, McDonald's, UBS
Industries
Provided by Pestalozzi
Construction & Materials, Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Private Clients, Real Estate Finance, Retail, Travel & Leisure, Utilities