Real estate, lease, and construction law

Barnabas Denes​, Flavien Valloggia, Guillaume Etier, Raphaël Faure

Real estate, lease, and construction law are areas that are becoming increasingly complex and highly technical. Opposition proceedings have become almost systematic in the context of real estate projects. Disputes relating to construction sites, defects, or the responsibilities of the various parties involved are also frequent and expose those involved to significant financial risks. At the same time, lease law governs day-to-day relations between landlords and tenants, with specific regulations.

We support our clients at every stage of their real estate projects, upstream for legal structuring, obtaining authorizations, or contract negotiation, and downstream in the event of opposition or litigation. We also assist landlords and tenants in disputes relating to private residences or commercial premises. We represent clients before judicial, administrative, and arbitration authorities at both the cantonal and federal levels.

Our Expertise in Real Estate, Lease, and Construction Law

Public construction law

• Permits, objections, and appeals
• Land use planning
• Building regulations
• Secondary residence disputes (Lex Weber)

Private construction law

• General or total contractor agreements
• Construction defects
• Disputes between project owners, architects, and contractors
• Legal mortgages of craftsmen and contractors

Lease law

• Disputes over lease terminations
• Disputes over rent and rent increases
• Requests for rent reductions
• Negotiation of commercial or professional leases

Real estate sales law

• Legal warranties and hidden defects
• Sales contracts and promises to sell
• Acquisition of real estate by foreigners in Switzerland
• Real estate taxation

Real estate property law

• Property law and limited rights in rem
• Co-ownership and condominiums
• Acquisition and transfer of property
• Negotiation of Commercial or Professional Leases
• Right of first refusal and preemption

Main Contacts

Fields of law

White Collar Crime, Civil Liability and Medical Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate Law, Criminal Law

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Barnabas Denes

Partner

Fields of law

Corporate Law, White Collar Crime, Banking Law, Real Estate Law

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Raphaël Faure

Attorney-at-Law

Fields of law

Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Public Procurement, French-Swiss Desk

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Flavien Valloggia

Partner

Fields of law

Civil liability law, medical and health law, property and construction law, public procurement and contract law.

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Guillaume Etier

Partner

Fields of law

White Collar Crime, Civil Liability and Medical Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate Law, Criminal Law

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Barnabas Denes

Partner

Fields of law

Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Public Procurement, French-Swiss Desk

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Flavien Valloggia

Partner

Fields of law

Civil liability law, medical and health law, property and construction law, public procurement and contract law.

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Guillaume Etier

Partner

Fields of law

Corporate Law, White Collar Crime, Banking Law, Real Estate Law

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Raphaël Faure

Attorney-at-Law