Ranking tables
Real Estate | Europe
Switzerland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 1
Alexander Wyss Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Andreas F. Vögeli Niederer Kraft Frey15 Years Ranked
Cécile Berger Meyer Lenz & Staehelin10 Years Ranked
Corrado Rampini Bär & Karrer Ltd19 Years Ranked
Samuel Marbacher Baker McKenzie8 Years Ranked
Sibylle Schnyder CMS16 Years Ranked
Stefan Gerster CMS19 Years Ranked
Yves Jeanrenaud Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd18 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
Beat Kühni Lenz & Staehelin11 Years Ranked
Charles Gschwind Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
Davide Jermini Walder Wyss Ltd8 Years Ranked
Fabiano Menghini Niederer Kraft Frey3 Years Ranked
Markus Aeschbacher Bratschi AG1 Years Ranked
Martin Furrer Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Michael Lips Pestalozzi11 Years Ranked
Philippe Prost MLL Legal Ltd9 Years Ranked
Roman Heiz Wenger Vieli Ltd.2 Years Ranked
Stefan Gäumann Homburger2 Years Ranked
Thomas Schönenberger Bratschi AG2 Years Ranked- Roland HürlimannBaur Hürlimann
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers a premier team with an enviable scope of transactional expertise. The law firm benefits from property teams in Zürich and Geneva and draws on experience from a range of departments, including tax and M&A. Baker McKenzie is experienced in advising on a range of investment aspects in the real estate sector. The law firm also handles high-value deals pertaining to hospitality, office and retail properties. The practice represents a diverse roster of international and domestic companies, including leading corporates, financial institutions and real estate companies.
1 Bär & Karrer LtdReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBär & Karrer houses a strong practice that is active on a broad array of real estate matters, including portfolio sales and construction. The law firm is adept at handling transactions involving complex tax structuring. Bär & Karrer is visible on large-scale transactions and real estate development projects. The law firm also acts on sale and leaseback transactions.
1 CMSReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCMS is a distinguished real estate practice handling acquisitions, sales and developments. The law firm frequently acts for real estate investors on the acquisition of real estate assets. CMS advises Swiss corporate clients on the real estate aspects of expanding their premises. The law firm is also well versed in assisting financial sector clients with development projects.
Band 2
2 Lenz & StaehelinReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedLenz & Staehelin has a significant practice noted for its strong experience in transactional and contentious matters, alongside leasing agreements and zoning issues. Lenz & Staehelin is also well placed to advise on project developments. The law firm covers a broad range of assets, most notably hotels and retail.
2 Niederer Kraft FreyReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedNiederer Kraft Frey has a strong real estate practice with noteworthy expertise in a broad range of matters, including construction-related disputes and development projects as well as property sales and acquisitions. The law firm is also well versed in handling real estate financing transactions. Niederer Kraft Frey is active in the hospitality, manufacturing and commercial sectors. Clients include international asset managers and real estate investment funds.
2 Schellenberg Wittmer LtdReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSchellenberg 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.
2 Walder Wyss LtdReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWalder Wyss houses a well-regarded practice with a nationwide presence, acting across Switzerland's German, French and Italian-speaking regions. The law firm assists with the sale and acquisition of real estate. The law firm also advises on commercial leases. The team is experienced in acting on a variety of asset classes, including commercial and industrial spaces.
Band 3
3 MLL LegalReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMLL Legal is a notable law firm handling property acquisitions and sales. The team also represents clients in lease agreements and residential and hospitality development projects, with further experience handling sale and leaseback transactions. Its client roster features corporates and asset managers, in addition to clients from the financial services sector.
Band 4
4 Bratschi AGReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBratschi offers a wide-ranging real estate practice, including experience in transactions, leasing agreements and development projects. The team also assists with tenancy and construction matters. Clients of the team stem from a range of sectors including leisure and financial services.
4 HomburgerReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedHomburger enjoys a solid reputation in construction and real estate law. The team is well versed in assisting domestic and international clients with sale and leaseback transactions, as well as with the acquisition of infrastructure, residential and commercial properties. It additionally handles negotiations for lease agreements. The law firm is also sought out to advise on construction contracts and planning issues, with recent expertise in contaminated sites, land permits and disputes concerning building defects.
4 Kellerhals CarrardReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedKellerhals Carrard wins support for its experience handling construction-related matters for clients in the life sciences, transport and education sectors, among others. Other notable clients include public authorities. The team also advises on land use and environmental issues, including representation in disputes.
4 PestalozziReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedPestalozzi 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 law firm's corporate department to advise on the real estate aspects of corporate matters.
4 ValforReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedValfor has a broad-ranging practice focused on real estate law. The law firm is known for its work on transactions, leasing and construction, as well as possessing expertise in public procurement issues within the real estate and construction sectors. Valfor regularly handles construction disputes as well as real estate litigation. The law firm frequently acts for construction companies and major corporates.