Pestalozzi's construction group shows 'dedication to the team and ownership of the process and outcome.' The firm provides advice on building and development projects spanning the industrial, residential and infrastructure sectors, with additional expertise in transactions, leasing, financing and procurement. The team also advises on regulatory and environmental matters. Michael Lips, a specialist in construction who advises on planning, construction, procurement and real estate transactions, heads up the practice.
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- 'Dedication to the team and ownership of process and outcome.'
- 'Very good understanding of services, timely, even fast delivery of results, very high accuracy and consistency of statements over longer periods. Very competent staff who provide confidence to the client.'
- 'Friendly, patient and a team player in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.'
- 'Clear communication, excellent follow up to guard deadlines. Excellent knowledge and ability to connect with other specialists.'
Key clients
- Jeannet Beteiligungs AG
- Bjarke Ingels Group/Itten + Brechbühl AG
- Winter Unternehmungen AG
- Silveroc AG
- Synthes GmbH
- Lake Resort Interlaken AG Oberried
- Navigare Hotel Resorts AG
- Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
- McDonald's Suisse Development Sàrl
- Bally Schuhfabriken AG
- Confiserie Sprüngli AG
- Workday Switzerland GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Lake Resort Interlaken AG Oberried on the development of a luxury resort on Lake Brienz in the Bernese Alps.
Assisted the Zurich Psychiatric University Hospital on development projects at its main location in Zurich Lengg, and its location in Rheinau.
Advised McDonald's on the development of several new restaurant locations throughout Switzerland.
Practice head
Michael Lips
Other key lawyers
Larissa Rickenbacher; Paola Wullschleger