Markus Aeschbacher
lic. iur. HSG, LL.M. (Georgetown)
Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
Attorney-at-Law
Partner
Co-Head Construction, Real Estate and Hotels
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Phone:
+41 58 258 10 00
Languages:
German
English
French
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Vita
For many years, Markus Aeschbacher has been practicing in the field of construction and real estate law, with a focus on real estate transactions, construction and planning contracts, turnkey and general contractor agreements, tenancy law as well as plant engineering and construction. His national and international clients predominantly include property developers, investors, real estate companies and major construction companies. He also has extensive experience in general contract and commercial law.
Markus Aeschbacher represents parties in national and international disputes before civil and administrative courts and arbitral tribunals.
Admitted to the Swiss Bar since 2002.
Professional background
- Partner, Bratschi Ltd. (2020)
- Partner, HMP Hartmann Müller Partner, Zurich (2009)
- Associate attorney, HMP Hartmann Müller Partner, Zurich (2003)
- Associate attorney, Staiger Schwald & Roesle, Zurich (2002)
- Trainee, law firm, St.Gallen (2000)
- Law Clerk, District Court of Wil (SG) (1999)
- Trainee, UBS (former SBC) (1996)
Training
- Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law (2013)
- Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Construction and Real Estate Law, Institut of Swiss and International Construction Law, University of Fribourg (2012)
- LL.M. - International Legal Studies, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington D.C. (2006)
- lic. iur. HSG, University of St.Gallen (1999)
Other activities
- Head Real Estate EMEA at Multilaw (www.multilaw.com) since 2021
Awards
- recommended for «Construction and Real Estate Law» in Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) (2025)
- ranked in the Hall of Fame in the area of «Construction» and recognized as Leading Partner for “Real Estate” in Legal500 (2025): «I would like to particularly highlight the legal and interpersonal skills of Markus Aeschbacher», «Markus Aeschbacher: pragmatic, solution-oriented, and highly professional», «Markus Aeschbacher always prepares orders in a wide variety of areas with the highest professional quality and in compliance with deadlines. Markus Aeschbacher's team consists of highly qualified and motivated employees. The work commissioned is always completed to our complete satisfaction.»
- recommended for «Real Estate» by Chambers Europe 2025: «We can fully rely on Markus Aeschbacher's knowledge, advice and legal services», «Markus Aeschbacher has a great approach to legal issues and is pragmatic and solution-oriented. He delivers wise advice that is always in the client's best interest», «He is very pragmatic, skilled and customer-oriented», «Markus Aeschbacher is close to the market, objective and goal-oriented, flexible and creative in solving special problems» and «Markus Aeschbacher is an excellent team player, a straightforward legal adviser and a good communicator.»
- recommended for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 (2024)
- recommended for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 (2023)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Real Estate - 2023» by Leaders League
- recommended for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 EMEA 2022: «Markus Aeschbacher: Availability and great experience of many years in the field. Excellent negotiator. Close to his clients. Always gives pragmatic advice.»; «Marco Colombini and Markus Aeschbacher are providing an excellent level of service, have very short response times and are able to rapidly grasp the relevant issues.»
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Real Estate - 2022» by Leaders League
- recommended for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 (2021)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Real Estate - 2021» by Leaders League
- recommended Lawyer for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 EMEA 2020: «Markus Aeschbacher is a real expert. He is able to immediately see the decisive point in a case and resolve disputes pragmatically and efficiently.»
- recommended Lawyer for «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 EMEA 2019: «’Highly specialised and thorough contracts lawyer’ Markus Aeschbacher provides ‘a flexible and diverse range of solutions in order to meet special needs’ [...].»
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association
- Zurich Bar Association
- Specialist Group for Construction & Real Estate Law of Zurich Bar Association
- Chamber of Specialist Lawyers SBA in Construction and Real Estate Law
- Chamber of Independent Builder Consultants (KUB/SVIT)
More from Markus Aeschbacher
Know-how
Publication
Lexology In-House View: Swiss M&A 2024
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Publication
Real Estate Transactions with a Special Focus on Hotel Acquisitions
Despite the considerable rise in mortgage interest rates over the course of 2022, the Swiss real estate market is holding up…
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News
27.05.2025
SOLVER Advisory AG and Bratschi advise the Shareholders of A. Schönbächler & Co AG on the Sale of all Shares to PLAZZA AG
The listed company PLAZZA AG is acquiring all shares in A. Schönbächler & Co AG, based in Affoltern am Albis, with…
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21.03.2025
Chambers Europe Guide 2025
We are pleased to inform you that Bratschi AG has been recognized in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2025 edition.
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