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Real Estate

Switzerland

3 Years Ranked

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Charles Gschwind is a partner of the Real Estate team at Niederer Kraft Frey. He has broad experience in M&A with a particular focus on real estate transactions. He regularly advises domestic and international clients on asset deals, large-scale portfolio transactions, development projects, hotel transactions, acquisitions of real estate companies as well as on the financing of real estate portfolios. Related administrative law matters (e.g., Lex Koller and environmental law), general corporate, commercial and contract law as well as tenancy matters also belong to his areas of expertise. He further regularly advises on (pre-)litigation matters in the real estate sector. Charles Gschwind is a recommended lawyer in real estate by both Chambers and Legal 500. Charles regularly publishes in his areas of expertise and has taught namely at the MBA Program of ZHAW and at SVIT School. He is also a member of the Committee of SVIT Romandie.

Career

University of Fribourg (MLaw, 2009), London Business School (MBA, 2016)

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association, Geneva Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association, SVIT Romandie (member of the Committee), London Business School Alumni

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Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Switzerland

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Band 4
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Geneva-based Charles Gschwind advises clients on a range of real estate transactions, including sale and leaseback agreements and portfolio acquisitions. He joined Niederer Kraft Frey in December 2025 after having previously worked at Baker McKenzie.

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Latest contributions provided by Charles Gschwind

Global Practice Guide
Charles Gschwind
Alexander Wyss
Martin Furrer
Samuel Marbacher
Authored by
Charles Gschwind, Alexander Wyss, Martin Furrer, Samuel Marbacher
Article • Jun 2025
Global Practice Guide
Charles Gschwind
Alexander Wyss
Martin Furrer
Samuel Marbacher
Authored by
Charles Gschwind, Alexander Wyss, Martin Furrer, Samuel Marbacher
Article • Jun 2025
Global Practice Guide
Charles Gschwind
Alexander Wyss
Samuel Marbacher
Martin Furrer
Authored by
Charles Gschwind, Alexander Wyss, Samuel Marbacher, Martin Furrer
Article • Jun 2025

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