Business law / general contract law / international private law

Economic life is marked by rules of law (often across borders) – whether they be contractual relationships or circumstances subject to corporate law. We provide you with strategic assistance in this (international) environment, support you in finding an out-of-court settlement and represent you before courts and authorities.

Real estate law

Where people live, buildings are constructed. A deficient structure impairs the quality of life, while defects and problems in the erection of structures lead to disputes which bear financial consequences. We advise you in avoiding and eliminating such risks, especially in drafting contracts subject to real estate law. We represent you in disputes in those areas, even in complex situations involving condominium or partial ownership.

(International) civil procedure law

No one wishes to be in a litigious matter before a court; but even less so does anyone want to settle unjustified claims or write off what is owed. With our experience before state courts, we are in position to provide you with a detailed appraisal of your chances, including the costs to be expected, and we prevent your stepping into traps of procedural law. Efficient dispute settlement requires painstaking preparation and management of the litigation, which is why a good litigator acts as a detective in ascertaining circumstances, as a chess master in deciding strategy as well as a salesperson in performing before the court. Only in this way it is guaranteed that the court will "buy" your side of the dispute with the meticulously researched and correspondingly presented facts and ultimately recognizes your rights.

Labour law

Working largely determines the living circumstances of the population. Dealings with employees constitute an important factor in business. Consequently, the contractual employment relationship is of fundamental importance for both, the employees and employers and thus, often becomes the subject matter of disputes. By means of diligent drafting of contracts and general terms, we help you prevent disputes. If a conflict has transpired, we advise you comprehensively about options for dispute settlement and argue your interests before courts.

Debt enforcement and bankruptcy law

Not even in the economic centre of Switzerland every enterprise flourishes. And not every claim, even when awarded by a court, is paid by the debtor. Especially in transnational business relationships, this may lead to tricky questions. Our services include handling of liquidation procedures and representing creditors in securing and enforcing their claims outside and inside a bankruptcy procedure. In particular, this includes freezing orders, enforcement procedures in rem and avoidance as well as claw back claims.