Bratschi Ltd offers comprehensive expertise across all aspects of Swiss real estate law, with one client highlighting the team’s 'strong technical expertise, pragmatic approach and deep understanding of the market.' The practice is co-led by Thomas Schönenberger and Markus Aeschbacher, who advise on real estate transactions, development projects and tenancy matters. Andreas Brenner adds strength with his focus on real estate and contract law, while Ion Eglin contributes expertise in hospitality-related property work. Tanja Frischknecht complements the group with experience in tenancy disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The partners are hands-on, approachable and provide clear strategic guidance. The associates are efficient, reliable and quick to distil complex issues.'
- 'Competence, productivity, pleasant to work with, good commercial understanding.'
- 'What truly sets the individuals and teams we worked with apart is their exceptional professionalism, strategic mindset and unwavering commitment to delivering results under highly complex conditions.'
- 'The collaboration with Bratschi on several challenging and complex corporate acquisitions was outstanding. In particular, in share deals and asset deals, the team was able to impressively demonstrate its extensive expertise and strategic insight.'
- 'Prompt, solution-oriented and competent handling of the relevant questions and quick response times.'
- 'Thomas Schönenberger is highly reliable, produces precise work at the highest level of knowledge and offers high consulting competence.'
Key clients
- Swiss Prime Site Solutions Ltd.
- PSP Swiss Property/PSP Real Estate AG
- The Chocolate on the Pillow Group
- G.A.T.E.S., Hôteliers & Restaurateurs SA, Basel
- Körber Pharma Packaging AG
- AccorHotels Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany
- Artisa Group/Artisa Developer AG/GHL SA
- Calzedonia Group/Calzedonia Switzerland AG
- Generali Italia SpA
- SPAR Group, including TopCC AG
- Intershop Management AG/Intershop Holding AG
- Realstone SA
Work highlights
Advised Vidmar AG and Pensionskasse Bühler AG Uzwil on the sale of their co-owned 6000 square metre mixed-use property VIDMARplus in Köniz, to a pension fund.
Assisted the Artisa Group in contract negotiations with the German Arabella hotel group for the renovation, refurbishment, re-opening and long-term lease of the Grand Hotel Locarno.
Drafted agreements and advised The Chocolate on the Pillow Group in negotiations for the take-over of Hotel Aarauerhof.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Thomas Schönenberger; Markus Aeschbacher
Other key lawyers
Ion Eglin; Tanja Frischknecht; Andreas Brenner