Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
About
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Schellenberg Wittmer team is always available with the necessary capacity."
"The Schellenberg Wittmer team is always available with the necessary capacity."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Josef Caleff acts for clients on real estate transactions across a variety of assets, such as office buildings, data centres and residential properties.
Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Bénédict Foëx
Christine Beusch-Liggenstorfer
Head of Department
Head of Department