Mergers & Acquisitions
Switzerland
29 August 2025
Praised for being ‘excellent sparring partners and problem solvers’, Pestalozzi capitalises on its solid bench strength to provide its clients with multi-faceted expertise across project development, the enforcement of contractual rights and property permits, to name a few. The practice continues to expand its transactional capabilities in the hotel and residential arenas. Michael Lips helms the group with his considerable expertise in leases, building right contracts and environmental issues, among others. Paola Wullschleger, who is well-versed in complex developmental projects, and Larissa Rickenbacher, who is equipped to handle public law related issues and environmental concerns.
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Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The performance of the Pestalozzi team on every case is impressively good.'
‘They listen very carefully and with this amount of experience, you feel heard and understood directly!'
'Every individual is giving his absolute best, and this is what you need when you're looking for legal advice!’
‘Michael Lips's team is highly specialised; they are excellent sparring partners and problem solvers.’
‘Excellent group. All around great team.’
Key clients
- Casino Davos AG
- Jeannet Beteiligungs AG
- WiTricity Schweiz GmbH
- 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
Work highlights
Advised McDonald's on the opening of several new restaurants throughout Switzerland.
Advised Navigare Hotel Resorts AG on the development of a major luxury hotel resort in the summer and winter destination Saas-Fee.
Advised numa group on the opening of several new hotels in Switzerland, providing innovative digital solutions.
Practice head
Michael Lips
Other key lawyers
Paola Wullschleger; Larissa Rickenbacher