Well regarded for its ‘clear, pragmatic and precise manner’, Kellerhals Carrard demonstrates prowess in its ability to advise a plethora of contractors and developers on a host of energy and construction mandates. Bernd Hauck heads up the firm’s offering, with significant capabilities that extend across multiple jurisdictions, and is a strong choice for foreign construction clients. Isabelle Romy is well-versed in an array of environmental and construction law issues, while Fabrizio Gabrielli contributes his considerable expertise in managing large-scale projects to the practice. ’Recognised expert’ Christoph Jäger possesses a wealth of experience in the public law sphere, with other names to note in the group including Andreas Güngerich and Jean-Rodolphe Fiechter.
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Testimonials
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‘Jean-Rodolphe Fiechter is reactive and straight-to-the point in his advice.'
‘I wouldn't go anywhere other than Ketterhals Carrard for construction advice in this jurisdiction.’
‘I am a big fan of Bernd Hauck - the man oozes the pragmatism which the team is known for.’
‘The firm has many employees who have specialized in different fields of law. This had the great advantage that we were internally connected to other work units with the required expertise when new issues came up in our project.’
‘Bernd Hauck has excellent leadership qualities.’
‘Christoph Jäger's team is fast and experienced. They support us in our projects in a clear, pragmatic and precise manner.’
‘We are extremely satisfied with Christoph Jäger. Everything is excellent, great experience is clearly noticeable, clear and pragmatic solutions. He is a recognised expert in construction law, planning law and environmental law, with a good reputation with the authorities.’
'The quality of the services is outstanding.'
Key clients
- Swiss Post
- EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
- UBS Fund Management / UBS „Sima“
- University of Basel
- Implenia
- Bricks Group AG
- CSL Behring
- Ville de Lausanne (city of Lausanne)
- Lonza AG
- Public Transport Canton on Baselland (BLT Baselland Transport AG)
Work highlights
Advised Lonza AG, a Swiss pharma company operating worldwide, in the context of the construction of a new pharma facility in Switzerland.
Advised CSL Behring on the creation of an overall framework agreement for construction, consulting and engineering contracts to be entered into with any CSL Behring entity worldwide.
Advised the clients (Logis Suisse AG; GEWONA NORD-WEST, Genossenschaft für Wohnen und Arbeiten; Habitare Schweiz AG; Wohnbau-Genossenschaft Nordwest; Homebase, Genossenschaft für selbst gestaltetes Wohnen und Arbeiten and Genossenschaft Mietshäuser Syndikat Basel) in connection with a development project involving 480 new apartments, all of which are to be let on a cost-rental model.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Bernd Hauck
Other key lawyers
Isabelle Romy; Fabrizio Gabrielli; Christoph Jäger; Andreas Güngerich; Jean-Rodolphe Fiechter