Michael Lips | Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

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

vCard CV (pdf) Publications list (pdf)

He has been responsive, very thorough in his counselling, and commercially considerate.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

He is a very active, present person with quick comprehension, who also pays attention to detailed formulations.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

Michael Lips is always quickly reachable and has always provided timely support. He grasps the topics immediately and always includes commercial, entrepreneurial and economic aspects in his advice.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

Michael Lips is absolutely top in terms of competence and character.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2022

Michael Lips is very experienced in real estate transactions.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2021

Michael Lips is a long-standing fixture in the Swiss market, renowned for his invaluable insights into environment-related regulation and transactions.

Who's Who Legal, 2020

Michael Lips has the outstanding ability to get to the point.

The Legal 500 Client Feedback, 2020

Michael Lips possesses a sweeping knowledge of real estate law and is recognised in particular for his great focus on public procurement.

Who's Who Legal, 2020

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

2017
  • Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
  • Head Pestalozzi real estate and environment practice group
2016
  • Fribourg University: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Construction and Real Estate Law
2010
  • Partner at Pestalozzi and co-head real estate and environment practice group
2004
  • University of Virginia, School of Law: LL.M.
2003
  • Zurich University: Dr. iur.
2002
  • Associate at Pestalozzi
2001
  • Bar Admission
1998
  • District Court of Meilen: law clerk and secretary to judge
1997
  • Zurich University: lic. iur.

Languages

German, English, French

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 sellers in connection with the sale of Peyer Group

26.09.2023

Pestalozzi advised sellers in connection with the sale of Peyer Group

Pestalozzi advises Schneider Electric in connection with the sale of Gutor Electronic

01.08.2023

Pestalozzi advises Schneider Electric in connection with the sale of Gutor Electronic

Pestalozzi advises SSP in acquisition of PRET franchise business and expansion rights in German-speaking Switzerland

05.06.2023

Pestalozzi advises SSP in acquisition of PRET franchise business and expansion rights in German-speaking Switzerland

Publications

Latest environmental legislation in effect and in pipeline – 2023 overview

By Michael Lips, Melanie von Rickenbach: International Law Office, London, 2023

Illegal occupation: can homeowners obtain eviction or can unwanted guests stay?

By Michael Lips, Larissa Rickenbacher: International Law Office, London, 2023

Voters adopt new Climate and Innovation Act

By Michael Lips, Evelyn V. Frei: International Law Office, London, 2023
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