Counting small and medium sized companies and a variety of global scale operators among its key roster of clients, Valfor Attorneys-at-law maintains a diverse offering that spans real estate assets, investment vehicles and zoning issues. The practice is spearheaded by Yves de Coulon, who deploys his vast expertise across leases, real estate assets, public procurement and a variety of transactions; Marc Metzger, who is a solid choice for private real estate investors and various construction companies; and Bruno Hunziker, who is well-positioned to advise on hotel and resort complexes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I am a client of Yves de Coulon. Great lawyer for real estate and construction and very professional.'

Work highlights

  • Assisted Christian Dior for almost 4 years with all the legal work (including negotiation and drafting of contractor agreements, relationship with neighbours, and the authorities) related to the entire reconstruction of its new Geneva flagship store at 70 rue du Rhône.
  • Advised ZSC Lions Arena Immobilien AG on all legal aspects related to a project.
  • Advised on the due diligence and negotiation of a long-term lease agreement surrounding VAMED Management und Service Schweiz AG taking over the operations of Rehaklinik Tschugg AG, a rehabilitation clinic in the Canton of Berne.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yves de Coulon, Marc Metzger, Bruno Hunziker

Other key lawyers

Andreas Suter