Well-versed in an array of complex real estate disputes, Walder Wyss Ltd. possesses a ‘strong track record’ in the industry more broadly, routinely handling issues for publicly listed companies, real estate funds and high-net-worth individuals. The practice is jointly helmed by transactional expert Francis Nordmann, who is a strong choice for international based clients; Johannes Bürgi, who is particularly noted for his capacity to manage mandates for foreign wealth funds; and Christian Eichenberger, whose skillset is comprised of leases and real estate litigation. Davide Jermini routinely advises those operating within the Ticino real estate market, while André Kuhn is another name to note in the group, who consistently manages the full spectrum of real estate transactions.
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- ‘Expert team with a strong track record. Switzerland wide. One stop shop style.’
‘Very deal oriented and efficiency driven. Focused.’
‘Top of their field.’
‘Christian Eichenberger provides useful and efficient input.’
‘The amount of experience of the partners is great.'
'The level of engagement is outstanding, and they are very client-oriented.’
Key clients
- Oaktree
- Raiffeisen Futura Immo Fonds
- Immofonds
- Trinity
- Credit Suisse Asset Management (Schweiz) AG
- Swiss Finance & Property
- Swiss Prime Site Solutions
- Immozins
- Helvetica
- Rhystadt Ltd (consortium of Swiss Pensions Funds)
Work highlights
- Advised the buyer, a joint partnership among Trinity Investments, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, and funds managed by UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets Multi-Managers business, on the acquisition of Park Hyatt Zurich.
- Advising Rhystadt, which has acquired from Novartis a 160,000 sqm plot located on the border of the Rhine that is currently used for industrial purposes.
- Advised F. Aeschbach AG on a share purchase agreement in relation to a real estate company located in the Canton of Zurich.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
André Kuhn
Practice head
Francis Nordmann; Johannes Bürgi; Christian Eichenberger
Other key lawyers
Davide Jermini; André Kuhn