Real Estate & Construction
Operating at the heart of the Swiss real estate industry, you will benefit from our in-depth industry knowledge. Being a first tier Swiss real estate law firm, we advise you on the entire property ‘life-cycle’ from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing, restructuring and financing through to the final exit, as well as tax and corporate structuring, planning, environment and litigation.
You will profit from our broad-based expertise in all fields of real estate law which is cemented by our involvement in real estate industry events and in the boards of directors of real estate companies. Our team members also act as Associate Judge at the Rental Court Geneva or certified specialist SBA in construction and property law, giving them valuable perspective and genuine first-hand understanding of the real estate industry. Seamless mobilization of integrated teams of experts in Zurich and Geneva across different languages and across real estate, company and tax law guarantees you optimum results.
Our team offers you access to experts especially in these areas:
With our integrated network of leading individuals, we have the commitment, resources and know-how to get your deals done, whatever and wherever they are.
MoreForward thinking and commercial in our approach, we structure your transaction or project to best fit your corporate and tax needs.
MoreProviding a holistic approach, we handle all project development issues to support you in timely implementing your projects.
MoreOne of our traditional main strengths is rental law which is of key importance for you in transactions but also in negotiating long-term commercial rental agreements or in disputes.
MoreAdvising lenders, borrowers and investors on domestic and cross-border real estate financings, refinancings and restructurings means that you can benefit from our excellent overview of the aims and needs of different market participants.
MoreOur experienced real estate litigators advise you on property litigation risk avoidance. If necessary, we act for you on the full range of property disputes, in particular in the areas of construction disputes and landlord-tenant conflicts.
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Team
- Urs Boller
- Frédéric Cottier
- Samuel Ljubicic
- Mona Stephenson
- Cosima Trabichet-Castan
- Julien Tron
- Maud Udry-Alhanko
- Alexander Vogel
- Walter Häberling
- Guy-Philippe Rubeli
- Daniel Bloch
- Romina A. Brogini
- Philipp Falk
- Jacques Johner
- Thomas Nietlispach
- David Peter
- Laure-Lye Pillonel
- Munier Serag
- Pinar Elmas
- Séverine Micheloud
- Léa Stucki
“MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep is a notable firm handling property acquisitions and sales. The team also represents clients in lease agreements and residential and hospitality development projects, with further experience handling sale and leaseback transactions. The law firm is also active on construction projects. Its client roster features corporates and asset managers, in addition to clients from the financial services sector”
Publications
Real Estate 2023 Switzerland – Practical cross-border insights into real estate law
International Comparative Legal Guides, 18th Edition, Chapter 16, p. 162-170, January 2023- EN
Un nouvel élan pour les contrats de performance énergétique
IMMO'23 Magazine FRA, p. 71, 12 décembre 2022- FR
Neuer Schub für das Energiespar-Contracting
IMMO'23 Magazin DEU, S. 92, 12. Dezember 2022- DE
Real Estate M&A 2023 – Switzerland
Lexology GTDT, Getting The Deal Through, Law Business Research, December 2022- EN
Firm News
11 practice groups ranked in the Chambers Europe Edition 2023
MLL Legal at MIPIM 2023 – The world’s leading property fair in Cannes
MLL Legal presents its new Management Committee
MLL Legal advises MÜLLER-STEINAG on the acquisition of BIRCO GmbH
MLL Legal ranked in Leaders League Switzerland 2023
News Portal
Draft Amendment to the Federal Law on Second Homes (Lex Weber)
On 3 November 2022, the Environment, Spatial planning, and Energy Committees of the National Council (ESPEC/NC) presented a preliminary draft amendment to the Federal Act on Second Homes of March 20, 2015 (SHA, RS 702) to relax the conditions for the expansion, conversion or reconstruction of buildings erected under the old law, i.e., before 11 March 2012, in municipalities with a rate of second homes that exceeds 20 percent.1
Only article 11 of the SHA is affected by this draft, without affecting other articles of the law or the ordinance.
The consultation runs until 17 February 2023.
If adopted, this revision of the SHA is good news for owners of buildings erected under the old law, in municipalities with more than 20% second homes, as they will have more freedom to modify their properties.
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The Duty of Due Diligence under the Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker?
On 29 November 2020 Swiss citizens will vote on the Responsible Business Initiative (Initiative pour des multinationales responsables / Konzernverantwortungsinitiative).
The Responsible Business Initiative (the Initiative) proposes a new due diligence obligation for Swiss-based large companies as well as a liability provision to hold them accountable for human rights and environmental violations made abroad by controlled companies.
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Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker for Corporate Liability?
On 29 November 2020 Swiss citizens will vote on the Responsible Business Initiative (Initiative pour des multinationales responsables/ Konzernverantwortungsinitiative).
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Effects of the officially ordered closure of shops/restaurants/etc. on existing leases
The obligation imposed by the Federal Council to close publicly accessible facilities to the public leads to a de facto closure of operations for various companies in a wide range of sectors. For both, the tenants concerned and their landlords, the question arises as to whether this closure ordered by the authorities will affect the existing rental agreement.
MoreChallenge of the initial rent: definition of the “old building” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court
According to a new Swiss Federal Supreme Court judgment, a rental object is considered an old building in connection with the challenge of the initial rent if at least 30 years have elapsed since the date of construction of the property or since the date of the last acquisition of the property until the beginning of the rent.
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