Atty. Stefan Gerster

Atty. Stefan Gerster

Partner & Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law Stefan Gerster is a partner with CMS Zurich since 2001. His practice focuses mainly on real estate law.

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Profile Summary

About Stefan Gerster at a glance

Stefan Gerster is a real estate and construction attorney, practicing at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. Admitted to practice in Switzerland, Zurich. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Zurich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Partner & Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law Stefan Gerster is a partner with CMS Zurich since 2001
  • His practice focuses mainly on real estate law
  • He is the head of our internal practice group Real Estate & Construction
  • Among the clients of Stefan Gerster are Swiss and foreign institutional real estate investors, companies with corporate real estate matters and individuals
  • He provides advice in real estate transactions, including acquisition and financing as well as the sale of real estate
  • In addition, he has many years of experience in portfolio transactions, investments in hotels, shopping and entertainment centres as well as real estate development projects
  • In 1996 Stefan Gerster worked as a foreign associate in a major US law firm
  • He has been with CMS Zurich since 1991
  • He is one of the first lawyers to receive the title Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law

Practice Areas Explained

Stefan Gerster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stefan Gerster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stefan Gerster

Where is Stefan Gerster's law office located?
Stefan Gerster's law practice is located in Zurich. The firm is CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stefan Gerster handle?
Stefan Gerster focuses on real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Stefan Gerster for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stefan Gerster received?
Stefan Gerster's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland); Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland); Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law, Zürich (Switzerland).

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law, Zürich (Switzerland)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Zürich (Switzerland)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Switzerland, Zurich

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