Track Record

We succeed when you succeed. This conviction shapes every mandate we take on and shows in the results: solutions that go beyond original expectations, and clients whose goals we have not only met but exceeded. The following mandates and testimonials give you insight into this work.

Success Stories
Testimonials

Success Stories

When Others Said No: A Development Plan for Surplus Land

A client's property was no longer needed for its business operations. The assignment: a plan for alternative uses, taking into account zoning regulations as well as development risks and opportunities, with a well-founded, experienced assessment of what is possible and makes sense. Other firms had previously turned the assignment down. Bridgemer took on the challenge, and the result clearly exceeded the client's goals.

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

An international client with 50 leases in 35 countries needed support to bring structure to its portfolio. Bridgemer identified suitable software, negotiated the terms and secured tangible benefits for the client. In addition to the usual work, such as negotiating the leases, we set up a system that gave the client real-time control over its assets and, above all, made progress measurable and quantifiable.

A Historic Building Returns to the Heart of the City

A historic building stood in an area with many businesses but few residents, which left those businesses without customers on their doorstep. The building needed new life: people, families and pets who would shop at the businesses in the neighborhood and use their services. The investment plan set targeted measures to make this happen.

The result: a tired, neglected building became an investment its owners are proud of. The building stands tall once again, and the neighborhood has reclaimed it as a valued place. A win-win-win for owners, tenants and the community, and proof that returns and purpose go hand in hand.

From Abandoned Warehouse to Neighbourhood Hub

An abandoned warehouse urgently needed attention and showed potential as a last-mile distribution center. But conversations with the neighborhood made one thing clear: a distribution center with the truck traffic it would bring had no easy future at this location. With a new plan for the site in mind, the property was acquired at an attractive price.

Repositioning and renovation significantly increased the property's value. At the core were a curated tenant mix and a vibrant sense of community within the building. Added to this was the "15 minutes to work" principle: on foot, by bike or by public transit, since the property sits right next to a residential neighborhood. Instead of becoming a distribution center, the vacant warehouse became a place the neighborhood values. During the conversion, short-term leases secured ongoing income.

A New Home for an Entire Company

Finding new space for clients is our core business. With this client, however, our assignment went further: since the company was based elsewhere, the offices had to be fully prepared for its new employees. We set up the staff kitchen, organized the furniture, arranged an insurance broker and handled both HR administration and the employees' relocation. Once, we were even called in because the refrigerator wasn't working. It simply wasn't plugged in. That's part of the job for us, too.

Affordable Space for Art, Technology and Community

An existing property offered potential for expansion. Our strategy focused on converting it into affordable commercial space for the arts and technology scene, complemented by food and beverage offerings. The building and its technical systems were brought up to a contemporary ESG standard, with the expansion planned as a second phase. Located just a few minutes' walk from a major public transit hub, the concept meets the neighborhood's needs precisely.

From Contaminated Site to Clean Title

Our client owned a property that had been used for industrial purposes in the 1950s, at a time when soil and water protection played almost no role. Together with the client's management, we led the necessary investigations, analyses and remediation to create a clean starting point that is as compelling for our client as it is for future occupiers and owners. Today, the property is considered free of contamination.

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. Daniel succeeded in achieving an attractive result for his clients. At the same time, he conducted the negotiations in a way that ultimately worked for us as the buyer as well. The discussions were collaborative, 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
Bridgemer Ihr Immobilienberater für Gewerbeimmobilien

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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Confidential

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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