Markus Aeschbacher
lic. iur. HSG, LL.M. (Georgetown)
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 at Bratschi AG (2020)
- Partner at HMP Hartmann Müller Partner, Zurich (2009)
- Associate attorney with HMP Hartmann Müller Partner, Zurich (2003)
- Associate attorney with Staiger Schwald & Roesle, Zurich (2002)
- Trainee at a law firm, St. Gallen (2000)
- Law Clerk at District Court of Wil (SG) (1999)
- Trainee at 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 «Real Estate and Construction» by Legal500 (2023)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Real Estate - 2023» von 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» von 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)
Expertise
Practice Groups
Industry groups
Know-how
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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bratschiBLOG
real estate blog: Teilrevision des Bauvertragsrechts mit Verbesserungen für Bauherr- und Käuferschaft
Gestern (15. November 2022) veröffentlichte der Bundesrat die >Botschaft zur Änderung des Obligationenrechts und das Ergebnis…
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