Michael Lips
Partner
Attorney at Law, Dr. iur., LL.M., Certified Specialist SBA Construction & Real Estate Law
Head Real Estate & Environment
Feldeggstrasse 4
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
T +41 44 217 92 67
michael.lips@pestalozzilaw.com
Michael Lips, Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law, is partner and head of Pestalozzi's Real Estate and Environment practice. He has long-standing experience in real estate, environmental and public procurement law. For years, he worked exclusively in this field, handling numerous transactions, contracts, public procurement and regulatory matters. He frequently publishes in his fields of expertise and he is recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers and others.
Career
- Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
- Head Pestalozzi real estate and environment practice group
- Fribourg University: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Construction and Real Estate Law
- Partner at Pestalozzi and co-head real estate and environment practice group
- University of Virginia, School of Law: LL.M.
- Zurich University: Dr. iur.
- Associate at Pestalozzi
- Bar Admission
- District Court of Meilen: law clerk and secretary to judge
- Zurich University: lic. iur.
Languages
German, English, French
Expertise & Industries
ComplianceCorporate / M&A
Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)
Infrastructure
Private Clients
Real Estate & Environment
Membership
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Swiss Advocates‘ Chamber of Certified Specialists SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
Deals and Cases
Pestalozzi advised Ricola in the acquisition of a production plant in Lenzburg, Switzerland
Pestalozzi advised Ricola in the acquisition of a production plant in Lenzburg, Switzerland
Pestalozzi advises Swiss Life Asset Managers in connection with the acquisition of Condecta
Pestalozzi advises Swiss Life Asset Managers in connection with the acquisition of Condecta
Pestalozzi advised sellers in connection with the sale of Peyer Group
Pestalozzi advised sellers in connection with the sale of Peyer Group