Real estate and construction

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie’s ‘very reliable and proactive’ real estate transaction group has a strong focus on real estate M&A, corporate real estate, and real estate investment schemes. Head of the Geneva practice, Charles Gschwind advises domestic and international clients on asset deals, large-scale portfolio transactions, and the acquisition of real estate. The Zurich team is led by Samuel Marbacher who has a key focus on real estate transactions, including environmental matters, Lex Koller issues, and real estate financing. Other key team members include Alexander Wyss, who also advises domestic and international clients on cross-border and national real estate and corporate transactions, and Martin Furrer, who has special expertise in advising international clients on large real estate.

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Testimonials

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‘The reaction and processing time is fast and all actions are always well prepared and adapted to the situation. ’
‘Highest availability, team resources, knowledge, creativity, efficiency, know what to focus on.’
‘Availability, commitment, getting things done, efficiency.’
‘Very reliable, always available, attentive and think ahead.’
‘Samuel Marbacher is extremely reliable, highly committed, always thinks a step ahead, shows empathy and works diligently, always prepared to go the extra mile.’
‘Knowledgeable, personable, on time and hands-on, all that you need.’
‘Very competent, to the point expertise and still very personable.’
‘Very proactive and fast. Charles Gschwind and Samuel Marbacher are very professional.’

Key clients

Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
Beaumier
Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
Edyn hospitality group
Galenica group
HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition AG
PSP Swiss Property
Steiner AG
Swisscanto Anlagestifung
Swisscanto Real Estate Fund Responsible Swiss Commercial
Swiss Real Estate Investment Foundation
Variosystems AG
Zug Estates Holding AG

Work highlights

Advised PSP Swiss Property on the acquisition of the prime office property "Westpark" at Pfingstweidstrasse 60 in Zurich-West for CHF 216.5 million.
Advised PSP Swiss Property AG on the conversion of its CHF 1.8 billion bond portfolio to green bonds based on the company's Green Bond Framework.
Advised Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. ("Arab Bank Switzerland") on its purchase of the MixCity project, a first-class, multifunctional commercial development project in Renens in the Greater Lausanne area.