LAWYER PROFILE

Samuel Marbacher

Europe 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate

Switzerland

9 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Samuel Marbacher is the co-head of the Firm’s Real Estate practice as well as Banking & Finance practice in Zurich. He joined the Firm in January 2007 and was made partner in 2015.He graduated from the University of St. Gallen Law School and earned his LL.M. degree at the University of Sydney. Mr. Marbacher holds a bachelor's degree in business and finance from the University of Applied Science in Lucerne. Samuel Marbacher teaches at University of Zurich in the CUREM master and executive classes and at the IFZ Institute for Financial Services, Zug.

Mr. Marbacher focuses on advising domestic and international client in the area of real estate transactions (including environmental and Lex Koller), real estate financing and syndicated debt financing (including export financing). He also advises on general banking and corporate matters as well as financing related aspects of private insurance law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Samuel Marbacher advises on real estate portfolio acquisitions and sales, with additional experience in lease agreement negotiations. He is particularly sought out for assistance with office, residential and commercial assets.

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Banking & Finance - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Samuel Marbacher advises banks on financing mandates, including refinancing agreements and revolving credit facilities. He is additionally reputed for his ability to combine his knowledge of the real estate sector with his experience in financing mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Samuel Marbacher is able to cooperate with the other side while protecting our interests.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
His client focus and clarity in communication stand out. He handles complex matters with confidence and precision, and consistently delivers high-quality legal input.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
His emotional intelligence allows him to read clients. He feels their moods and their worries and gets where they are coming from. It is a joy to work with him.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
He has vast know-how, extensive experience and an excellent understanding of the business. He is capable of thinking outside the box as well as finding pragmatic solutions which work for all parties.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Samuel Marbacher demonstrates strong commercial awareness and aligns his advice well with our strategic objectives.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide