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Noted for its ‘very high level of service, supported by unique business acumen and professional expertise’, MLL Legal leverages its considerable experience in litigation, transaction structuring and property sales to advise a plethora of private equity investors, banks and high-net-worth individuals. The practice is jointly led by Wolfgang Müller, a seasoned practitioner when it comes to acquisitions and sales of real estate as well as the management of real estate portfolios, and Philippe Prost, who is accomplished on the acquisition and litigation side. Other key names to note include Jacques Johner, who is fully immersed in the public sector, and Thierry Amy joined from BianchiSchwald in July 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The real estate team of MLL is very professional and their quality of work is beyond the normal lawyer's expertise. We appreciate the very high level of service, supported by unique business acumen and professional expertise.’

  • ‘Wolfgang Müller has very good industry knowledge and a broad network in Switzerland. His negotiating skills and assertiveness have already turned seemingly hopeless transactions into successful deals. We greatly appreciate his support.’

  • ‘Comprehensive legal services from very experienced professionals. Specialised expertise with a client-focused approach.’

  • ‘Outstanding partners and associates, recognised for their leadership and client commitment. Client service with an exceptional proactive approach.’

  • ‘Knowledge, creativity, efficiency, good results, and reliability are key qualities of the group.’

  • ‘Wolfgang Müller is a great negotiator and well-balanced legal advisor for real estate transactions.’

  • ‘The team at MLL consistently responds to our inquiries promptly and provides answers within a very short time. We always receive practical solutions that are applicable to our business model.’

Key clients

  • Allreal Holding AG
  • La Rente immobilière SA
  • Swissroc Asset Management SA
  • Allianz (Allianz Suisse Immobilien AG)
  • Burkhalter Holding AG
  • Calida Holding AG
  • Central Real Estate Basel AG
  • Generali
  • HIAG Immobilien Holding AG
  • Meyer Burger Technology AG
  • Nova Property Fund Management AG
  • Rystadt AG (formerly Central Real Estate Basel AG)
  • Swiss Life AG
  • Züblin Immobilien AG
  • 1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung

Work highlights

  • Advised Allreal Holding AG on the issuance and listing at SIX Swiss Exchange of green bonds in the total amount of CHF 300m.
  • Advised La Rente immobilière AG on the transfer of a portfolio of 21 properties in Geneva by way of a transfer of assets according to the Swiss merger act.
  • Advised SIX Swiss Exchange listed NOVAVEST Real Estate AG regarding the takeover of BX Swiss listed SenioResidenz AG thereby creating a real estate company with a property portfolio exceeding a market value of CHF 1bn.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wolfgang Müller, Philippe Prost

Other key lawyers

Jacques Johner, Thierry Amy