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About us
CLL provides direct access to off-market real estate investments, asset management and debt advisory services to third-party investors and asset owners. With diligent execution and targeted business plans, we create value for our clients.
CLL is a dynamic team of experienced professionals with the aim to set new standards in real estate investment and asset management for the D-A-CH region.
Based in Zürich, Switzerland – at the heart of Europe – CLL focuses on mid-cap properties in cities with strong fundamentals, where CLL is deeply rooted and able to thoroughly assess the local market. Regionally organised teams of specialists are at the cornerstone of CLL’s active asset management approach.
Company Snapshot
Partner with a proven team.
Team
Clement Jacquesson
Partner | Financing
Clement Jacquesson is co-founder of CLL and responsible for Financing.
Clement has more than 12 years of experience in structuring and arranging real estate debt, having closed c. EUR 4.5bn of debt transactions.
Prior to co-founding CLL, he was head of the real estate financing department of Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate in Zurich, where he was responsible for raising third party debt on all real estate products and vehicles globally. Previously, Clement was employed at Deutsche Bank Investment Banking, LNR Partners (a Cerberus-owned company) and AXA Real Estate in London and Zurich.
He holds a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics in Paris (ESTP) and a Master Degree in Finance and Real Estate from the Paris Dauphine University.
Clement is a French National and pursues an ambitious hobby career as tennis and pétanque player.
Lars Gurtner
Partner | Transactions
Lars Gurtner is co-founder of CLL and responsible for Transactions.
Lars has more than 6 years of experience in real estate advisory, underwriting and transactions.
Prior to co-founding CLL, he was working as transaction manager at Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate in Zurich and New York where he underwrote, structured and negotiated acquisitions and dispositions in Europe and around the globe for various investment vehicles and mandates. Before joining Credit Suisse, his experience includes working for Partners Group, KPMG Deal Advisory and UBS.
Lars holds a Master Degree in Finance from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
Lars is a Swiss National and used to be a figure skater.
Lucas Moser
Partner | Asset & Portfolio Management
Lucas Moser is co-founder of CLL and responsible for Portfolio and Asset Management.
Lucas has more than 7 years of experience in real estate development, investment and fund portfolio management.
Prior to co-founding CLL, he was working in the portfolio management team of Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate in Zurich taking care of two European value-add real estate funds. Previously, Lucas was employed at Asia Green, an Asia-focused investment manager with a strong track record in joint venture investments in China and Indonesia. Prior to this, he gained extensive experience in real estate development at Hochtief Projektenwicklung in Munich, Germany.
Lucas holds a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ) and completed his Master Thesis during a reseach-stay at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has lived in Munich where he received his Bachelor Degree from the city’s Technical University (TUM).
Lucas is an Austrian National and used to ski professionally. His passion for skiing is only rivalled by his passion for biking and golfing.
Emmanuelle Bizard
Chief Operating Officer
Emmanuelle Bizard is the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Emma has more than 10 years of experience in real estate construction, transactions and financial consulting.
Prior to joining CLL, she was Head of Operations Acquisitions & Sales at Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate in Zurich where she coordinated more than 100 international transactions from kick-off to closing while ensuring compliance with the organisation’s operational processes.
Before Credit Suisse, Emma worked on the Singapore Sports Hub Stadium project as site engineer, being in charge of organising the design process, procurement and production. Emma started her career at Kurt Salmon as a business analyst in Paris implementing software solutions dedicated to financial reporting and consolidation.
Emma holds a Master Degree in Electrical Engineering from the École nationale supérieure d’ingénieurs électriciens de Grenoble (ENSIEG) with an exchange in Denmark Tekniske Universitet in Copenhagen.
Emma is a French National, has sailed around the Atlantic for one year with her four sons and since then is moving towards a zero waste lifestyle.
Reinhard Stamm
Chief Financial Officer
Reinhard Stamm is the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Reinhard has more than 30 years of experience in leading finance positions. He is an expert in structuring, controlling, treasury, reporting and tax aspects related to real estate.
Prior to joining CLL, he was Head of Finance International at Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate for approximately 12 years where he was responsible for setting-up and managing investment transactions, reporting and tax structures across 4 continents. Prior to Credit Suisse, he worked as a Corporate Treasurer at SIG Swiss Industrial Company.
Reinhard holds a Master Degree in Corporate Finance from the Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ) and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Reinhard is a Swiss National and is a passionate apple farmer and an avid water skier.
Raphael Hofmayer
Investment Analyst
Raphael is a working student supporting the team as Investment Analyst.
Raphael has 9 years of working experience within the investment and banking industry.
Prior to joining CLL, he was employed at Monterosa Group, a Swiss Asset Management Firm, where he worked as a research and transaction intern with insight into various industries, companies, and investment opportunities. Raphael comes equipped with a robust background in banking which he acquired during his prior 8-year tenure at UBS including his apprenticeship. At UBS, Raphael’s position as Corporate Client Account Manager allowed him to gain strong exposure to the real estate and construction sector.
Raphael holds a Bachelor Degree in General Management from the University of Zurich of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and is currently enrolled in the Master Program in Banking and Finance with a foreign exchange semester at McCaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Raphael is a Swiss National. He is passionate about surfing, tennis as well as skiing and is always up for adventurous trips.
Dominik Schatzmann
External General Legal Counsel
Dominik is CLL’s key advisor for all civil and corporate law matters and has been part of the CLL team since inception.
Dominik has more than 15 years of experience in civil, corporate and criminal law. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Schatzmann Heeb & Partner Attorneys at Law in Liechtenstein and is on the Board of multiple Liechtenstein-based companies and investment vehicles.
Dominik holds a PhD in law with distinction from the University of Innsbruck and has been admitted to the bar of Liechtenstein and Austria in 2012. Furthermore, he holds a Master in Economics from the University of Innsbruck and studied in Chicago and Florence.
Dominik is a sports and history enthusiast, and has travelled all over the world.
Fabian Linke
External Advisor Business Development
Fabian Linke is an external business development advisor for CLL. His main activity is to support the company with input relating to the growth of the platform and fund raising strategy.
Fabian has more than 15 years of real estate specific experience in institutional sales, fund raising and product development. At various investment managers including Swiss Prime Site Investment Foundation, Credit Suisse and Swiss Finance and Property he was responsible for raising over EUR 11bn in capital for core and value-add real estate investment vehicles.
Fabian is Head Business Development & Fundraising at Swiss Prime Site Solutions. He holds a Master Degree in Real Estate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Banking & Finance. He is a member of RICS.
Sandro Fehlmann
External Legal Counsel
Sandro is CLL’s key advisor for all capital market, corporate and real estate law matters and has been part of the CLL team since inception.
Sandro is a Partner at the law firm Advestra where his practice focuses on capital market transactions (equity and debt), financial market- and general corporate law . He frequently advises clients on M&A transactions and complex real estate related matters.
Sandro is admitted to the Zurich and the California Bar and holds a Master Degree in Law from University St. Gallen (HSG) and a LL.M. from Northwestern University Chicago.
Advisory Board
Vivian Strosek
Vivian Strosek joined the advisory board of CLL in October 2020. Vivian advises CLL on operational matters of its investment platform, new business activities and acquisition-related matters.
Vivian is the founder of Lharin AG, a long-standing Swiss-based investment firm with a focus on private markets. He is the founder of Feondor Group AG, an independent real estate investment and asset management firm. Since inception in 2008, Feondor transacted and managed more than EUR 1.2bn worth of assets.
Previously, Vivian worked for UBS Wealth Management and UBS Real Estate Investment Management. Roles included acquisition, structuring and management of direct real estate investments in excess of EUR 1.0bn for the bank’s Ultra High Net Worth clientele. Vivian is co-founder of the entrepreneurs organization EYES International, member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and fellow member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS).
Zoltan Szelyes
Zoltan Szelyes joined the advisory board of CLL in September 2020. Zoltan is supporting CLL with macro research on CLL’s target markets.
Zoltan is the Chief Executive Officer of Macro Real Estate AG and the Head of Indirect Investments at Dicoval AG, a Swiss Family Office. Furthermore, he is the Chairman of the INREV Research Committee.
Zoltan is also the former Head of Global Real Estate Research at Credit Suisse Asset Management and a Former Senior Economist at the Swiss National Bank.
The CLL difference.
With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, CLL acts as a specialised prolonged team for its clients. With particular care for bespoke services and maximum transparency, we serve our clients.
Result driven. Long-term.
OPPORTUNITIES
How do we ensure access to best-in-class investments in an increasingly competitive market environment?
PRODUCT & RISKS
What is the product we invest in and do we understand the risks associated with the investment?
CLIENTS
What do our clients look for and how can we exceed their expectations?
TEAM & Business Partners
How do we set up our organization to continuously attract the best and brightest and retain the relationships?
TECHNOLOGY
How can we use technology for the benefit of our clients and our platform to enhance investment performance?
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