Deals & Cases

Pepperdine University Acquires Château d’Hauteville from Grand d’Hauteville Family

12 November 2019 – Pepperdine University has acquired from the Grand d’Hauteville family the historic Château d’Hauteville, in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland, following the satisfaction of all regulatory requirements. Set in the shadow of the Prealps, overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking 30-hectar property is a step into history and will offer an exceptional backdrop for an unparalleled educational experience for Pepperdine students.

Walder Wyss advises Pepperdine University with respect to this transaction. The Walder Wyss team is composed of Nicolas Iynedjian (Partner, Real Estate), Sara Razgallah (Associate, Real Estate), Marie Stenger (Associate, Real Estate), Pierre-Alain Guillaume (Partner, Tax) and Anna Pivin (Associate, Tax).