Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA is noted by a client for its ‘broad and comprehensive knowledge in the field of real estate.’ The practice focuses on real estate M&A, private equity undertakings, tax-efficient restructurings, investment fund-led deals and development projects. Samuel Marbacher maintains a practice that covers both real estate transactions and the financing required for such deals; leading the group alongside him are transactional specialist Alexander Wyss and the firm’s former managing partner in Switzerland Martin Furrer, who tackles both transactions and restructuring mandates. Charles Gschwind departed the firm in December 2025.

The team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is noted by a client for being ‘very well set up and the partners as well as the associates have great experience in the real estate industry.’ The firm’s real estate practice covers asset and portfolio transactions, sale and leaseback arrangements, share deals and capital market transactions. Corrado Rampini, who heads the practice, focuses on large-scale real estate deals, financing, and M&A. Massimo Vanotti advises on corporate, commercial, venture capital and start-up matters. Daniel Bader and Christoph Suter provide tax expertise, while Rocco Rigozzi specialises in real estate and corporate law matters.

The team at Lenz & Staehelin stands out for being 'totally dedicated' when assisting clients with transactional work, complex development and zoning projects and international industrial revamping. Beat Kühni leads the Zurich office, advising on the management of portfolios, development projects and investment funds. Cécile Berger Meyer heads the Geneva and Lausanne offices, focusing on civil and administrative matters, planning and acquisition restrictions.

MLL Legal's real estate practice offers depth in acquisitions, sales, project development, financing, construction and contentious matters. The practice is jointly led by Wolfgang Müller in Zurich, who focuses on real estate M&A and portfolios, particularly for non-Swiss investors, and Philippe Prost in Geneva, a specialist in construction and property law with expertise in acquisitions, development projects and litigation. Jacques Johner contributes extensive experience in infrastructure and complex construction mandates. The team often assists with cross-border financing and transaction structuring across the Swiss real estate market.

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd advises on the full range of real estate matters across Switzerland. Andreas Vögeli heads the team, focusing on property transactions, including sale-and-leaseback deals, and also hotel and leisure projects and redevelopments of industrial sites. Fabiano Menghini handles asset and share deals, structuring matters and regulatory issues. Marc Iynedjian works on energy infrastructure and real estate transactions, while Annina Fey covers project development, construction contracts, zoning, environmental law and related disputes. December 2025 saw Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA's Charles Gschwind join the team, augmenting the firm's asset and portfolio deal as well as developmental capabilities.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd provides guidance on financing, construction, environmental, tax and administrative matters across Switzerland. The practice is led by Yves Jeanrenaud, focusing on financing, structuring, and commercial leases, and Josef Caleff, who specialises in commercial leases, contractor agreements and development projects. Amanda Burnand Sulmoni‘s practice covers projects and related contractual agreements, as well as related disputes, while Katherine Bell advises on tenancy and lease disputes. Gregory Strohmeier represents clients in real estate disputes, acting for contractors, developers, owners, brokers and tenants.

Walder Wyss Ltd.'s real estate practice is regarded for its depth of expertise and coordination across Switzerland’s German, French and Italian-speaking regions. One client notes that the firm is 'approachable, proactive and always focused on practical solutions rather than just theory.' The practice is led by Francis Nordmann, Johannes A. Bürgi, and Christian Eichenberger, covering transactions, leases, finance, development and litigation. Davide Jermini is based in Ticino, with a focus on commercial and residential projects, while André Kuhn advises on development projects and regulatory matters.

Bratschi Ltd offers comprehensive expertise across all aspects of Swiss real estate law, with one client highlighting the team’s 'strong technical expertise, pragmatic approach and deep understanding of the market.' The practice is co-led by Thomas Schönenberger and Markus Aeschbacher, who advise on real estate transactions, development projects and tenancy matters. Andreas Brenner adds strength with his focus on real estate and contract law, while Ion Eglin contributes expertise in hospitality-related property work. Tanja Frischknecht complements the group with experience in tenancy disputes.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. combines expertise in real estate development, investment, leasing and regulation. Co-led by Stefan Gerster, Sibylle Schnyder, Sidonie Morvan, and Thomas Zweifel, the latter promoted to partner in January 2025, the practice advises institutional investors, developers, corporates and private clients on major transactions and projects across Switzerland. Gerster and Zweifel focus on complex portfolio deals and development projects, Schnyder advises on acquisitions and financings, while Morvan leads in French-speaking Switzerland on public law regulatory matters.

Kellerhals Carrard's real estate practice is noted for its 'in-depth market knowledge, efficiency and ability to handle complex transactions with precision and speed.' The team, led by Bernd Hauck, Sébastien Fries , Alexandre Kirschmann and Jean-Rodolphe Fiechter, advises on the full range of real estate matters, supporting institutional investors, developers and municipalities on projects, including financing, sale-and-leaseback and development undertakings. With access to the firm's tax, M&A and dispute resolution specialists, the group is able to deliver all-encompassing advice across Switzerland and internationally.

Pestalozzi provides legal support for building and development projects, from residential, hotel, and office developments to large-scale infrastructure. The team, led by Michael Lips, advises on construction contracts, planning approvals, environmental compliance, leases, sale-and-leaseback arrangements and real estate transactions. The team also handles portfolio acquisitions and disposals, public procurement procedures and dispute resolution.

Wenger Plattner‘s real estate practice ‘offers prompt, straight-forward and very professional cooperation on a salient competency level.’ The team is led by Gaudenz Schwitter, who advises on all aspects of real estate, construction and tenancy matters, including transactions, planning, leasing and dispute resolution. Placidus Plattner advises investors, developers, landlords and tenants on both public and private law matters, and represents clients in court and before authorities in disputes stemming from real estate matters. Beat Stalder works on planning and construction projects for companies, private clients and the public sector.

Homburger's real estate practice advises on the full spectrum of property matters, and the team collaborates with the firm's specialists in tax, finance, corporate and regulatory law to deliver advice across all stages of a project. The practice is led by Stefan Gäumann, who focuses on disputes and construction matters, alongside Daniel Hasler, noted for transactional work, Marcel Dietrich, who advises on regulatory and public law issues, and Daniel Häusermann, who specialises in real estate transactions.

Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC advises private and public companies, as well as individual investors, on a broad range of real estate and construction matters. The practice is jointly led by Joël Chevallaz and Pierre Rüttimann, with Chevallaz focusing on high-value development and construction projects and regularly acting in related disputes, while Rüttimann brings particular expertise in residential portfolio development.

Hans-Ulrich Brunner leads the real estate team at Prager Dreifuss AG, advising on real estate transactions and representing owners, planners, and designers. Raphael Keller focuses on real estate litigation and enforcement matters, while Bernhard Lauterburg handles public procurement and construction-related disputes. The team combines transactional, regulatory and dispute expertise across all aspects of real estate projects.

Valfor Attorneys-at-law maintains a broad real estate practice led by Yves de Coulon, Marc Metzger, and Bruno Hunziker. de Coulon oversees transactions, construction, leases, asset management, financing, zoning and urban planning in the Lake Geneva region. Metzger focuses on construction and real estate matters for private investors and construction companies across Bern and Zurich. Hunziker specialises in hotel and resort developments, including hybrid management projects. The team also handles high-value construction, lease and development matters, including commercial leases, pre-emption rights and complex infrastructure projects.

VISCHER provides legal and tax services across all Swiss real estate matters, covering urban housing, business facilities, hotels and public infrastructure projects. The firm combines transactional expertise with a notarial team, handling acquisitions, leases, financing and land register matters. The real estate practice is led by Roland M. Müller and Maxime Chollet, who guide clients through national and cross-border transactions. Moritz Jäggy advises on industrial sale-and-leaseback projects and commercial leases.

Chabrier Avocats advises on zoning, acquisitions, leasing, financing and public procurement matters, with work spanning commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties. The practice is led by Mathieu Simona, who has experience advising on acquisitions by foreign clients and regulatory compliance. Recent mandates include site acquisitions, pre-development and financing transactions, and public procurement proceedings.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises on all aspects of real estate and construction law, including land acquisitions and sales, development, leasing and building permit procedures. The practice is led by Christoph Nater, who tackles both commercial real estate transactions and real estate issues arising from probate proceedings, with Andreas Rudolf contributing expertise in real estate and M&A transactions. The team expanded with the January 2025 arrival of real estate contracts and transactions specialist Salome Wieser, who joined from RUOSS VÖGELE.

Wenger Vieli Ltd advises across all phases of real estate and construction projects, including transactions, developments, planning, leasing and related disputes. The practice is led by Roman Heiz, who offers considerable experience in real estate and tenancy law. Recent matters include cross-border transactions, high-value lease agreements and property acquisitions. Jonas Bühlmann adds further strength in international and transactional work, including on questions of taxation.