Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions, building law, planning law, total and general contractor, work and service contract, tenancy agreements, lease, architecture contract, objections and construction complaints
We offer our clients a wide range of different services in matters related to both private and public real estate law. We provide our clients with advice and support when it comes to purchasing real estate, acquiring construction and environmental permits, drafting work contracts for project realisations, preparing lease agreements or selling property.
We advise and support you concerning the following topics, among others:
- Building law
- Planning law
- Real estate transactions
- Approval proceedings
- Property purchase agreements
- General contractor agreements
- Building rights agreements
- Tenancy agreements
- Lease agreements
- Contracts for work and labour
- Architectural agreements
Your Experts
Patrick Stach
Senior Partner
Michael Kummer
Senior Partner
Sheila Stach
Junior Associate
Sven Pschorn
Junior Associate
Faris Beganovic
Junior Associate
Filip Lapadatovic
Junior Associate
Focus
Revised Anti-Money Laundering Legislation – Implications for Real Estate Brokers
With the partial revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act adopted on September 26, 2025, Switzerland is expanding the scope of application of anti-money laundering regulations. Certain professional consulting activities in connection with real estate transactions may now also fall under the scope of the law.
This may affect real estate agents and consultants who are involved in real estate transactions in particular.
Building contractor’s lien: Partial revision as of January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, a major revision of the Swiss Civil Code (CC) came into force in the area of building contractor’s liens. The amendment to the law aims in particular to clarify the requirements for the provision of substitute security. It is now expressly clarified that substitute security must cover not only the principal claim but also default interest for a period of ten years.
With this provision, the legislature has created greater legal certainty and eliminated previous uncertainties in interpretation in practice and doctrine. The revision has a direct impact on property owners, contractors, and builders.
Termination of a Lease Due to Urgent Need
The acquisition of a rented residential or commercial property regularly raises issues under tenancy law, particularly where the new owner intends to use the premises personally or to carry out structural alterations. A key question in this context is under which circumstances a lease may be lawfully terminated on the grounds of urgent personal need.
