Rocco Rigozzi > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland

Position

Rocco Rigozzi’s practice focuses on real estate, M&A and corporate law. He specializes in real estate transactions of all types, including asset deals, share deals, large-scale portfolio transactions and real estate related M&A-transactions. He has special experience in the field of the Swiss legislation on acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (Lex Koller) and the associated restrictions for international investors. Tenancy law and environmental law form also part of his practice.

In addition, Rocco Rigozzi advises corporations on commercial and corporate law, in particular in connection with all types of corporate reorganizations, carve-out transactions, incorporations, shareholders’ agreements, as well as capital increases and reductions.

Career

  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2024)
  • Civil law Notary in the Canton Ticino (2018)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2016-2023)
  • Admitted to the Ticino Bar (2015)
  • Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2014-2015)
  • Trainee at a Swiss law firm (2013-2014)

Languages

English, German, French, Italian

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Association of Swiss and Ticino Notaries Public

Education

  • HSLU Luzern: CAS Finance and Accounting for Lawyers (2023)
  • Boston University: LL.M. (2020)
  • University of Zürich: MLaw (2013)
  • University of Zürich: BLaw (2011)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Real estate and construction

(Rising stars)

Rocco RigozziBär & Karrer Ltd.

Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises on all areas within real estate and construction, including on traditional real estate transactions, public and private construction law, environment law, and permits. Practice head Corrado Rampini has ‘profound market and legal knowledge of the Swiss real estate market’ with a specialisation in asset deals, capital market transactions of listed real estate companies, and the acquisition of real estate companies as well as IPOs. Daniel Bader has extensive experience in international and intercantonal real estate matters, while Daniel Leu advises private and family offices on the handling of estates, and in connection with foundations and trusts. Rocco Rigozzi focuses on real estate transactions.