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Michael Lips

Europe 2026

Pestalozzi

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Switzerland

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Pestalozzi

Europe

Practice Areas

Michael Lips is partner and head of Pestalozzi's Real Estate and Environment practice. He has long-standing experience in real estate, environmental and public procurement law. For years, he has been working exclusively in this field, handling numerous transactions, contracts, public procurement and regulatory matters. He frequently represents clients before Swiss courts.

Career

University of Zurich (lic.iur., 1997; Dr. iur., 2003). Bar admission (2001). University of Virginia, School of Law (LL.M., 2004), Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Construction and Real Estate Law Fribourg University (2016). Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law (2017). Joined Pestalozzi (2002). Partner at Pestalozzi (2010). Head of Pestalozzi real estate and environment practice group.

Professional Memberships

Swiss and Zurich Bar Association, Swiss Advocates‘ Chamber of Certified Specialists SBA Construction and Real Estate Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Lips assists clients with construction, acquisition and lease agreement mandates. He acts on behalf of hospitality groups, corporates and high net worth individuals.

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