Real Estate

A. Mortgages 1. Can security be granted to a foreign lender? Yes. Security over Swiss real estate (mortgages) can be granted to foreign lenders. As a rule, a foreign lender whose loan is secured by a...

ACRON AG and the other previous shareholders have sold all shares in ACRON HELVETIA VI Immobilien AG. ACRON HELVETIA VI Immobilien AG is a real estate company that holds an office and logistics property with a production center in Wetzikon, Zurich. The property was built between 1975 and 1990 on a plot area of 7,158 square meters. The rental area is approximately 11,000 square meters and is fully leased to the renowned European exhibition stand builder and exhibition designer Andreas Messerli AG.A team of CMS Zurich led by Dr Daniel Jenny (Partner) and Florian Jung (Senior Associate; both Corporate/M&A) advised the sellers comprehensively on all legal aspects of this transaction. The team further included Dr Sibylle Schnyder (Partner; Real Estate) and Dominik Penkov (Associate; Tax). CMS SwitzerlandDr Daniel Jenny (Partner; Corporate/M&A)Florian Jung (Senior Associate; Corporate/M&A)Dr Sibylle Schnyder (Partner; Real Estate)Dominik Penkov (Associate; Tax)

The "Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply from Renewable Energy" was passed on 9 June 2024. Below you can find an overview of the most important changes.

As of 1 January 2025, the net-zero target for 2050 will become law in Switzerland as part of the Swiss Climate and Innovation Act. The building sector is playing a key role in achieving this goal and in climate protection in general given that Swiss buildings account for about one third of Switzerland’s CO2 emissions and consume approximately 40% of the total energy demand in Switzerland.

Zurich, May 2024 | ISS Facility Services AG acquires gammaRenax AG. gammaRenax is an accomplished quality provider of integral facility services with 1,800 employees at 16 offices spread across all regions of Switzerland. Versatility, flexibility and customer focus are key characteristics of the owner-managed company's understanding of service. With a portfolio of over 1,600 properties, gammaRenax is one of the most important facility services providers in Switzerland. With this acquisition, ISS seeks to strengthen its position as leading provider of comprehensive facility management services in Switzerland. There are synergies in the customer base and new competencies in the areas of hotel services and hygiene management for pools and wellness areas. With the FM Academy, gammaRenax also has profound expertise in training and further education in areas such as hygiene management, property maintenance and building services. These specialisations will complement the services offered by ISS Switzerland and provide the customers of both companies with an extended range of high-quality services. The seller, Severin Gallo, will join the board of ISS Facility Services AG. ISS Switzerland is the leading provider for workplace experience and facility management. ISS offers intelligent and scalable solutions that contribute to better business performance and make life easier, more productive and more enjoyable - developed to high standards and implemented responsibly by dedicated people. ISS employs around 12,500 people in Switzerland and 350,000 worldwide in over 30 countries.A team of CMS led by Dr Daniel Jenny has advised ISS on all legal aspects of this transaction. The further consisted of Dr Ferdinand Blezinger, Florian Jung, Christian Gersbach, Miryam Meile, Dr Dirk Spacek, Julia Nitschke and Helena Loretan. CMS Switzer­land­Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&ADr Ferdinand Blezinger, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&A         Florian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&A    Christian Gersbach, Partner, Employment Dr Miryam Meile, Senior Associate, EmploymentDr Dirk Spacek, Partner, IP/ITJulia Nitschke , Associate, IP/ITHelena Loretan, Associate, Real estate  

Once again, CMS distinguishes itself as a leader in Switzerland's legal landscape, according to the "Top Law Firm" rankings from the Swiss business magazines BIL­ANZ, the Han­delszei­tung and magazine PME. Across 31 distinct practice areas, CMS von Erlach Partners (CMS Switzerland) has solidified its position among the elite, securing top 25 rankings in an impressive 25 practice areas. This reaffirms our standing as a leading full-service law firm in Switzerland. 

This year CMS Switzerland has been recommended by The Legal 500 in 21 categories in the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) edi­tion. In addition, 6 of our lawyers are recognized individually for their expertise as "Leading Individuals" or "Next Generation Partner" in the areas of Competition, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery, Insurance, Public Law, Real Estate & Construction and TMT.

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