Testimonials

We succeed when our clients do. That conviction shapes every mandate we take on, and it shows in the results: solutions that go beyond the original expectations, and clients whose goals we have not only met but exceeded. The mandates and feedback below give an insight into that work.

Success Stories
Client Testimonials

Success Stories

Bringing Order to a Global Portfolio: 50 Leases, 35 Countries

An internationally active client with 50 leases across 35 countries needed support to bring structure to its portfolio. Bridgemer identified suitable software, negotiated the terms and secured tangible advantages for the client. We implemented a system that gave the client real-time control over its assets and made defined objectives trackable. It also established working groups, assigned responsibilities and, above all, made progress measurable and quantifiable. The system worked.

Where Others Declined: A Development Plan for Surplus Space

A client owned a property it no longer required for its own operations. The brief was to develop a plan for alternative uses, taking into account zoning regulations and development risks and opportunities, backed by an informed, experienced view of what was possible and sensible. Other firms had previously declined the assignment. Bridgemer took on the challenge, and the outcome significantly exceeded the client’s objectives.

From Abandoned Warehouse to Neighbourhood Asset

An abandoned warehouse was in urgent need of attention. The market saw potential for a last-mile distribution centre, an obvious idea. Conversations with the neighbourhood, however, made clear that a distribution centre with the associated truck traffic would face a difficult future at this location. The right strategy was instead to acquire the property at a significantly reduced price, reflecting the new plans for its future.

Repositioning and renovation in line with this strategy increased the property’s value substantially. The new concept centred on three things: a curated tenant mix, a sustainable community environment within the property, and a “15-minute commute” on foot, by bicycle or by public transport, reflecting its location next to a residential area. The abandoned warehouse became not a distribution centre but a place the neighbourhood welcomes. Throughout the repositioning, the property was leased on short-term contracts to secure ongoing income.

A Historic Building Returns to the Heart of the City

A historic building stood in an area of lively commercial activity. Those businesses needed customers, and the building needed new life: people, families and pets, all creating demand for the goods and services around them. The investment plan set out targeted measures.

The result: a tired, neglected building became an investment its owners can be proud of today. The building holds its head high again, and the neighbourhood has embraced it as a valued place. It is a win-win-win for owners, tenants and the neighbourhood alike, and proof that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

A New Home for an Entire Company

Finding a new home for a client’s operations is part of our core business. This client, however, was based elsewhere and needed the premises ready for arriving employees. Bridgemer fitted out the staff kitchen, organised all the furniture and introduced an insurance broker. We also handled administrative HR matters and the employees’ relocation, and were even called in to get the refrigerator working. It simply needed to be plugged in. Bridgemer was there, with a truly comprehensive service.

Affordable Space for Art, Technology and Community

An existing property offered potential for expansion. The strategy was a change of use to affordable commercial space for the arts and technology community, complemented by food and beverage offerings. The building and its systems were brought up to a contemporary ESG standard, and an extension is planned for a second phase. The property is also a few minutes’ walk from a major public transport hub, a positioning that reflects the needs of the neighbourhood.

From Contaminated Site to Clean Title

Our client owned a property that an industrial operation had used in the 1950s, when soil and water protection played no role. Together with the client’s management, Bridgemer led the necessary investigation, analysis and remediation to obtain a clean title, acceptable to the client as well as to future users and owners. The property received a clean bill of health.

What Our Clients Say

Vectura has been working with BRIDGEMER for several years now where they have been helping realise our site strategy for our offices and laboratory facilities in Switzerland.

We were introduced to BRIDGEMER by our existing global real estate advisor as we needed an expert within Switzerland and who really knew and understood the real estate market in the area.

Our mandates were not straightforward. An advisor who thought creatively to achieve our goals was required. Our real estate portfolio of owned and leased properties has changed over the years. We are very grateful for the excellent service, quality advice, and superior returns that we have received because of BRIDGEMER. In addition to their knowledge, the team always remained positive when things didn’t work out first time and project meetings and calls were enjoyable and engaging.

A great organization with great people who show that they really do care about their client and the achievement of their client’s goals. A great experience with BRIDGEMER and we would highly recommend them.

Tim Smithers
Programme Director, Vectura Limited

Daniel Shindleman of Bridgemer Ltd. was mandated to sell a commercial property we were interested in. He achieved an attractive result for his clients, and he conducted the negotiations so that, in the end, the deal also worked for us as buyers. The discussions were cooperative, open and fair.

We are happy to recommend Bridgemer Ltd.

Joachim Lorch
CEO, Hächler-Gruppe

We conducted a Request for Information from the leading global real estate service providers. The winner was BRIDGEMER. We chose BRIDGEMER because they understood our goals, and we knew BRIDGEMER could achieve them. COVID-19 hit our aviation industry business. The goal was to reposition our space to meet several criteria, and allow for growth and flexibility.

Don Jacobs
Managing Director, UNILODE Aviation Solutions

We first got in contact with BRIDGEMER through a recommendation from our banker while we were evaluating the sale of a multi-family residential tower in Canada and looking for a company which could provide valuation know how in the real estate market. This project was handled by BRIDGEMER to our fullest satisfaction. Through this initial contact, we continued our relationship with BRIDGEMER who provided various investment opportunities in the Canadian real estate market for us. We discussed with them our diversification plans to invest abroad and also had the opportunity to visit the ongoing projects together with the local responsible manager. Over the years we have continually reinvested, and received distributions with excellent returns. We happily recommend BRIDGEMER for cross-border investment and their continuing commitment to service. Also, we always appreciated the fast and open minded communication with all of our contacts within BRIDGEMER.

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We engaged BRIDGEMER in Switzerland to represent us in our international expansion in Europe. The mandate was to find appropriate offices for us, and to do so within just a couple of weeks. BRIDGEMER was given the task to search for offices to meet our criteria of functionality, positioning our firm well internationally to receive clients, and be cost-efficient. BRIDGEMER was able to secure offices in a premier location, in a building that is very representative of us and our work with an international clientele. BRIDGEMER was active in the lease negotiations and in this regard obtained terms that were very favorable for us. With respect to the search, we were provided with a variety of options to consider from a variety of landlords. We can say confidently that BRIDGEMER represented our interests very well and exclusively in the local market.

In addition, there were other activities that BRIDGEMER did for us including arranging furniture, legal, insurance, IT, company apartment, and office renovations by the landlord.

We were thoroughly impressed and satisfied with the professionalism and quality of care we received, and could not be happier with the service provided.

We look forward to working with BRIDGEMER again.

J.K.
President, Five Stone Advisors

When our space was declared surplus to our business needs, we had to prepare the properties carefully for sale and leasing.

The work covered sale and leasing, as well as environmental assessments, the subdivision of parcel titles and updating the land register to remove encumbrances. BRIDGEMER achieved our goals with excellent results and exceeded our expectations. Their focused approach was appreciated by our management and our operational staff alike. We got to know the BRIDGEMER team and were very pleased with both their ideas and the way they carried out their work. It is an excellent relationship that we look forward to continuing.

Giuseppe Emmi
Senior Manager CH/DE Site & Building Services, SkyePharma

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