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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Real Estate

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Schellenberg Wittmer’s Real Estate Law Group has top-tier expertise in real estate matters covering all Switzerland. The team shows a particularly high degree of specialisation and knowledge, not only from a transactional side, but also in disputes in state courts and domestic and international arbitration. We are therefore able to provide our clients with cutting-edge, yet comprehensive advice in all types of real estate matters in Switzerland.

Our real estate lawyers act as counsel in the following non-contentious matters:

  • Sale and purchase of commercial buildings (office, industrial and retail buildings, shopping centres, hotels and resorts)
  • Sale and purchase of residential properties
  • Sale and purchase of development sites and all legal aspects in relation to such developments
  • Sale and purchase of real estate portfolios
  • Sale and leaseback transactions
  • Real estate acquisitions through share deals
  • Advice to bidders at public and private auctions
  • Negotiation and drafting of complex commercial and retail leases
  • Advice to buyers and banks on the financing of real estate transactions

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Switzerland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Schellenberg Wittmer possesses a visible team experienced in handling sale and purchase agreements, acquisitions and development projects. The law firm also assists with commercial leases as well as sale and leasing transactions. Schellenberg Wittmer represents international corporates, real estate companies and asset managers. The law firm offers significant expertise across a range of office, hotel and residential developments.
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Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer assisted SGS with the sale of its office buildings in Geneva to Swiss Prime Site.

Strengths

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  • They provide excellent legal advice and a strong understanding of the market. They offer not just legal advice but also practical input on deal structure, risk allocation and commercial implications.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schellenberg Wittmer has the agility to adapt to each client. The team is responsive and has knowledge of the law.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They are hands-on, flexible, patient and knowledgeable.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schellenberg Wittmer knows the law by heart!

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Yves Jeanrenaud
    Yves Jeanrenaud

    Yves Jeanrenaud

    Yves Jeanrenaud is a leading lawyer in the Swiss real estate market and advises clients on a variety of matters, from office property sales to complex leasing negotiations. He is also experienced in handling development mandates.

    • Yves Jeanrenaud is extremely polite and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is very precise and a very good lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Josef Caleff
    Josef Caleff

    Josef Caleff

    Josef Caleff acts for clients on real estate transactions across a variety of assets, such as office buildings, data centres and residential properties.

    • Josef Caleff is very knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is a great guy who is very intelligent.

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