Andreas F. Vögeli

Switzerland

Niederer Kraft Frey
Bahnhofstrasse 53
CH-8001 Zurich
Switzerland

Tel: +41 58 800 83 97

Email: andreas.f.voegeli@nkf.ch
Web: www.nkf.ch

Professional Biography

Andreas F. Vögeli heads the Real Estate team at Niederer Kraft Frey. His expertise covers the full lifecycle of real estate, providing a comprehensive and commercially pragmatic approach for his clients.

Andreas has deep knowledge of the Swiss real estate market and broad expertise in property acquisitions and sales, investments, developments, leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. He also advises on all aspects of commercial, industrial, hospitality and residential real estate, including on regulatory framework requirements.

Andreas was admitted to the bar in 2001 after earning his lic. iur. degree from the University of Freiburg in 1997. He later obtained a Master of Science in Real Estate (MScRE) from the Center for Urban Real Estate Management in Zurich in 2006, followed by a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Construction and Real Estate Law from the University of Freiburg in 2007. In the same year, he qualified as a Specialist SBA in Construction and Real Estate Law.

Andreas is recognised as a leading real estate lawyer in Switzerland by several leading ranking organisations including; Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, BestLawyers, ILO and Lexology.

Professional Memberships

  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)
  • Urban Land Institute
  • Swiss Real Estate Think Tank (srett)
  • International Bar Association
  • Swiss Advocates Chamber of Certified Specialists SBA Construction and Real Estate Law
  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Zurich Bar Association

Niederer Kraft Frey’s Real Estate practice is widely recognised as a leading force in real estate and real estate finance in Switzerland. The team combines deep market insight with technical excellence to deliver comprehensive, tailored legal solutions to domestic and international clients across all areas of real estate law.

The firm advises on high-value and complex transactions, including sale and leaseback structures, hotel and leisure developments, and the redevelopment of former industrial sites. Its lawyers are experienced in managing every stage of a real estate project, from acquisition and financing to construction, leasing, operation, and disposal.

Core areas of expertise include:

  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Real Estate Leasing and Operations
  • Real Estate Finance and Investments
  • Real Estate Tax
  • Regulator (including Lex Koller)
  • Development and Construction
  • Environmental Law
  • Hotel and Leisure
  • Real Estate Litigation

The Real Estate team works seamlessly with Niederer Kraft Frey’s Tax, Banking, Finance & Regulatory, and Dispute Resolution practices to provide a fully integrated service on large-scale and cross-border real estate projects.

Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) is a leading full-service Swiss law firm based in Zurich, renowned for its international outlook and its work on complex, high-value transactions and disputes. The firm advises domestic and global clients across the full spectrum of business law, combining Swiss precision with a deep understanding of international markets and cross-border legal dynamics.

With a strong reputation in corporate, real estate, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, dispute resolution, and tax, NKF is frequently engaged on landmark deals and high-profile matters shaping the Swiss and European business landscape. Its lawyers are known for their commercial acumen, technical excellence, and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic solutions in fast-moving and regulated industries.

Niederer Kraft Frey’s multidisciplinary teams work seamlessly across practice areas to provide integrated, partner-led advice tailored to each client’s strategic objectives. The firm is consistently ranked among Switzerland’s top law firms by leading legal directories such as Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000, reflecting its standing as a trusted advisor to corporations, financial institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs.

“Andreas Vögeli is best in class and probably the most capable lawyer in the real estate sector.”
Chambers & Partners