A team regarded for its ‘perfect coordination’, Lenz & Staehelin maintains a dynamic and varied offering that spans a diverse multitude of real estate issues, from portfolio acquisitions and sale and leaseback transactions to environmental issues and contractor agreements. The team is highly active in the sectors of energy, water, transport and aviation. Leading from Geneva, the ’factual and pragmatic’ Cécile Berger Meyer is a strong choice for private and institutional clients operating in the sector, while in Zurich Beat Kühni heads up the offering with his extensive capabilities in development and zoning projects, real estate investment fund work and portfolio transactions. Nathalie Adank is well-versed in acquisitions, urban planning and public procurement issues.
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‘The team is able to check assess all aspects of real estate with perfect coordination.’
‘Very reactive, very good understanding of the problem.’
‘Cécile Berger Meyer has very strong expertise in real estate. We appreciate her expertise in the long process to obtain a permit for a new building.'
'Cécile Berger Meyer is factual and pragmatic, and she knows how to "manage" and deal with the authority.’
‘The firm delivers high-quality work that is extremely precise, competent, responsive and highly professional.’
‘I've often had the chance to work with Cécile Berger Meyer and her team and have always appreciated the quality of our discussions and the intelligent solutions they come up with for our customers. She and her team have a very high level of knowledge of the real estate business.’
- 'Very strong individuals in their field. Highly appreciate working with them.’
Key clients
- BMS
- FIVE Resorts Group
- Swiss Prime Site Solutions
- Vail Resorts
- Union Investment
- AXA
- La Prairie / Beiersdorf
- Holcim (Suisse) SA
Work highlights
- Advised Vail Resorts on the acquisition of an 84% stake in Remontées Mécaniques Crans Montana Aminona (CMA) SA, including complex planning, zoning, construction, environmental, and energy law matters related to the resort’s assets and infrastructure.
- Advised Holcim (Suisse) SA on the acquisition of Cand-Landi group, including navigating complex contractual and real estate issues and obtaining necessary governmental authorizations.
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Practice head
Cécile Berger Meyer; Beat Kühni
Other key lawyers
Nathalie Adank