
The team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is noted by a client for being ‘very well set up and the partners as well as the associates have great experience in the real estate industry.’ The firm’s real estate practice covers asset and portfolio transactions, sale and leaseback arrangements, share deals and capital market transactions. Corrado Rampini, who heads the practice, focuses on large-scale real estate deals, financing, and M&A. Massimo Vanotti advises on corporate, commercial, venture capital and start-up matters. Daniel Bader and Christoph Suter provide tax expertise, while Rocco Rigozzi specialises in real estate and corporate law matters.
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Testimonials
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- The real estate team at Bär & Karrer is highly professional, smart, and dynamic, yet supported by solid experience. What makes the practice unique is the combination of young energy with proven expertise, which allows them to deliver both innovative and reliable solutions. They stand out for their ability to advise in multiple languages and across the whole of Switzerland, which is a real advantage for clients like us. Communication is always clear and efficient, and they are responsive and easy to work with. Compared to other firms, the team feels more approachable and collaborative, without compromising on technical excellence. They bring a modern way of working, with flexibility in their approach and a client-oriented mindset, which makes the process smooth and effective.
- The team stands out for its combination of deep expertise, forward-thinking approach, and strong client focus. It is able to handle even highly complex matters with clarity and efficiency, offering advice that is both precise and strategic. Clients value the open, collaborative way of working, which consistently leads to excellent outcomes. The practice also makes smart use of technology to ensure efficient and transparent processes. Together with its commitment to diversity, flexible fee arrangements, and a genuine partnership mindset, the team not only demonstrates top-level legal expertise but also inspires trust and delivers solutions that last.
- The real estate team at Bär & Karrer is relatively small, but this is exactly what makes it so effective: the team works with outstanding efficiency, focus, and client orientation. Each individual is highly motivated and ready to go the extra mile – even working around the clock if necessary – to deliver the best possible results. What further sets them apart is their seamless integration into the wider firm, giving them access to leading expertise across other legal specializations whenever required. This combination of agility, dedication, and full-service capability makes the team unique. I greatly value their professionalism, commitment, and pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, and I always feel in excellent hands with them.
- A well-established team that has been working together in this combination for years.
- Highly experienced partners who have proven themselves in the largest and most complex transactions.
- The whole team is very well set up, and the partners as well as the associates have great experience in the real estate industry. Moreover, the team demonstrates a strong service orientation and works in a very solution-oriented manner.
- The individuals we have worked with at Bär & Karrer stand out for being approachable, pragmatic, and highly responsive. They combine strong technical expertise with a clear, client-friendly communication style, which makes complex matters easy to understand and manage. What I value most is their balance of professionalism and accessibility: they are smart, reliable, and always solution-oriented, while at the same time easy to collaborate with. Compared to competitors, they feel more agile and innovative, bringing a fresh perspective without losing the depth of experience. This mix of youthful energy and solid expertise makes them truly different and adds real value to our projects.
- I find this team unique because they combine real expertise with a genuine care for their clients. They are approachable, proactive, and always focused on practical solutions rather than just theory. What stands out to me is their responsiveness and clarity — I always feel supported and guided. Compared to other firms, they are more flexible, transparent, and forward-thinking, especially in how they use technology to make things more efficient. Most importantly, the people make the difference: thoughtful and truly committed to getting the best results.
- I really value the people I work with because they combine professionalism with a very personal approach. They stand out from competitors by being consistently approachable, clear in their advice, and genuinely invested in client outcomes. What I appreciate most is their responsiveness, strategic thinking, and the way they make complex issues feel manageable. Specific partners and associates have shown not only deep legal expertise but also an ability to listen and adapt, which builds real trust. These qualities make them different from other firms I’ve worked with.
- The team members have profound expertise in the Swiss real estate market and its particular characteristics. Rocco Rigozzi demonstrates outstanding abilities and consistently pursues a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
Key clients
- HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA
- Hero Group
- Bächler Feintech AG
Work highlights
Advised HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA, backed by 65 Equity Partners, on acquiring Chemholding due SA and Cerbios-Pharma SA, including the real estate aspects of the deal, creating an integrated CDMO.
Aided Bächler Feintech AG on the successful sale of its production facility in Matzingen.
Advised the Hero Group on the successful sale of its production facility in Lenzburg.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Corrado Rampini
Other key lawyers
Massimo Vanotti; Daniel Bader; Christoph Suter; Rocco Rigozzi; Cyrill Diefenbacher
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