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WHAT WE OFFER

We provide targeted legal advice to individuals, businesses, and public institutions in the Bernese Oberland – and represent them before all Swiss courts.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Ordinary Termination: Was the dismissal abusive, or is the employer required to pay compensation?

  • Termination at an inopportune Time: Is a dismissal during illness legally valid?

  • Immediate Termination: What are your rights in case of an unjustified immediate dismissal by the employer?

  • Working Time Models, Overtime & Extra Hours: Is your employer required to pay for overtime?

  • Notice Period: When does the notice period end?

  • Discrimination: How can you take legal action against workplace discrimination?

  • Employment Contract & Staff Regulations: What must be included in an employment contract?

  • Expenses & Compensation: Does your company need an expense policy?

  • Bonus & Gratuity: Is the payment of a bonus mandatory or voluntary?

  • Labour Law Compliance: What legal requirements apply to employee time tracking?

CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Builder’s Lien: How can I register a construction lien if the client refuses to pay?

  • Neighbor Law & Emissions: Can my neighbor legally block my view?

  • Property Acquisition by Foreign Nationals: Am I allowed to buy an apartment in Gstaad as a foreign citizen?

  • Building Permit Requirements: When do I need a building permit for my construction project?

  • Construction Defects: What steps should I take if I discover defects during or after construction?

  • Building Permits & Objections: What are my rights if neighbors or authorities object to my building project?

  • Construction Contracts: Who is liable for delays on the construction site?

  • Boundary Distances & Building Regulations: What boundary distance must my neighbor observe?

  • Condominium Ownership: What rules apply when renovating a condominium?

FAMILY LAW
(MARRIAGE, PARTNERSHIP, CHILDREN)

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Parental Custody & Care: Who is granted custody and parental authority after separation or divorce?

  • Child & Spousal Support: How is support calculated in the event of separation or divorce?

  • Pension Fund (BVG) & Division of Retirement Assets: Do I have to share my pension fund in a divorce?

  • Divorce: What are the costs of a court divorce?

  • Division of Property: What happens to our real estate in a divorce?

  • Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB): How should I respond to a report of endangerment to KESB?

  • Marriage Contract & Matrimonial Property Regimes: What should be arranged before getting married?

  • Adoption: What is the process for adopting a child?

  • International Divorce: What legal considerations apply to divorces between partners from different countries?

  • Child Abduction & Hague Convention: What can I do if my child has been taken abroad and I want to request their return?

  • International Matrimonial Property Law: How is property divided in an international divorce?

LIABILITY LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Enforcing Claims for Damages: How can I successfully assert a claim for damages?

  • Defending Against Unfounded Claims: What steps should I take if I’m wrongly held responsible for a loss?

  • Deadlines & Statutes of Limitations: What time limits apply to damage claims?

  • Liability Insurance: When must liability insurance cover personal or property damage?

  • Workplace Accidents & Employer Liability: Who is liable for employee injuries at work?

LITIGATION & PROCEDURAL LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Filing a Lawsuit: How do I properly initiate legal proceedings?

  • Deadlines & Civil Procedure: What time limits must be observed in civil litigation?

  • Enforcement of Judgments: How can I effectively enforce a court decision?

  • Costs & Fees: What expenses should I expect?

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation: When is it worthwhile to settle out of court?

  • Jurisdiction: Which court has authority over my case?

  • Appeals & Legal Remedies: What options do I have if I disagree with a decision?

  • Interim Measures & Injunctions: How can I prevent imminent harm before a final ruling?

  • International & Cross-Border Litigation: What steps should I take in cases involving foreign elements?

  • Evidence & Expert Opinions: How can I effectively present evidence or expert reports in court?

CRIMINAL LAW & VICTIM SUPPORT

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Defense in Criminal Proceedings: How should I respond to a police summons or a house search?

  • White-Collar Crime: What are my rights if accused of tax evasion, fraud, or embezzlement?

  • Corporate Criminal Liability: How should I, as a managing director, handle criminal allegations against the company?

  • Victim Representation & Compensation: What claims do I have as a victim of a criminal offense?

  • Trespassing & Property Offenses: What steps can I take if my property is affected?

  • Cross-Border Criminal Cases: What should I do if bank accounts or assets abroad are frozen or if international investigations are underway?

  • Juvenile Criminal Law: What special rules apply to minors?

ASSET PROTECTION & WEALTH STRUCTURING

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Wealth Structuring: How can I legally and securely divide and protect my assets?

  • Creditor Protection: What measures can I take to safeguard my assets from unjustified claims?

  • Succession & Estate Planning: How can I structure wills, inheritance contracts, or gifts to ensure optimal asset transfer?

  • Real Estate & Property Holdings: How can I protect my real estate investments, including in international contexts?

  • Contractual Safeguards: What types of agreements – such as prenuptial contracts or shareholder arrangements – can help protect assets in case of divorce or business insolvency?

  • International Considerations: How can I secure assets across borders while complying with legal and tax regulations?

IMMIGRATION & INTEGRATION LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Residence Permits: What can you do if your permit is not renewed or has been revoked?

  • Naturalization: What’s the difference between ordinary and facilitated naturalization?

  • Family Reunification: What rights do family members have?

  • Cross-Border Residency & Secondary Homes: What regulations apply to international clients with residences in Switzerland and abroad?

  • Work Permits for Foreign Professionals: What are the requirements for working legally in Switzerland?

  • Legal & Tax Aspects of Immigration and Emigration: What rights and obligations must be considered?

  • Visa & Residence Procedures: What steps are necessary to secure legal residency?

  • Integration & Language Requirements: What are the conditions for long-term stays or naturalization?

INHERITANCE LAW & ESTATE PLANNING

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Statutory Succession: Who inherits if there is no will?

  • Will: What needs to be addressed, and how do I draft a legally valid will?

  • Lifetime Gifts: What should be considered from a tax and inheritance law perspective?

  • Inheritance Contract: How can I challenge an inheritance contract?

  • Renunciation: What are the consequences of refusing an inheritance?

  • Forced Heirship: What can I do if the statutory share has been violated?

  • Inheritance Disputes: How does the process work for invalidity or reduction claims?

  • International Inheritance Cases: What special rules apply when assets or heirs are abroad?

  • Estate Planning & Inheritance Tax: How can I plan an inheritance to minimize tax disadvantages?

  • Community of Heirs: How should I act in case of disputes within the community of heirs?

  • Legacy: What’s the difference between an heir and a legatee?

CORPORATE LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Company Formation: What are the requirements for foreign investors to establish a corporation or limited liability company in Switzerland?

  • Share Transfer & Change of Partners: How can I legally transfer shares in my limited liability company?

  • Capital Increase: What steps must be taken to carry out a capital increase as a board member?

  • Shareholders’ Agreement: What can I do if a shareholder breaches the shareholders’ agreement?

  • Business Succession: How can I legally secure succession planning for my company?

  • Mergers & Restructuring: What must be considered when planning a merger or corporate restructuring?

  • Board Liability: What liability risks do I face as a board member?

  • Drafting Shareholders’ Agreements: How do I create a legally sound shareholders’ or partnership agreement?

RENTAL & LEASE LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Rent Increases: When is a landlord legally allowed to raise the rent?

  • Termination Periods: What notice periods apply to rental and lease agreements?

  • Termination Disputes: Under what circumstances can a termination by tenant or landlord be contested?

  • Tenant-Caused Damage: Who is liable for damage to the rental property?

  • Security Deposits: When can a landlord retain the deposit?

  • Extension of Tenancy: What are the conditions for extending a rental agreement?

  • Eviction Proceedings: What can be done if tenants refuse to vacate the property?

  • Subletting: Am I allowed to sublet my apartment or room, and under what conditions?

  • Rent Reductions: When am I entitled to a reduction in rent?

  • Commercial Leases: What rights and obligations apply when renting commercial premises?

DEBT COLLECTION & INSOLVENCY LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Debt Recovery & Enforcement: What can I do if an invoice remains unpaid?

  • Unjustified Enforcement Proceedings: How can I protect myself against an unfounded debt claim?

  • Overindebtedness & Insolvency: What obligations does the board of directors have in case of corporate overindebtedness?

  • Restructuring & Composition Proceedings: Do I need formal composition proceedings, or are there alternative restructuring options for my company?

  • Bankruptcy Proceedings: What should I consider when a debtor files for bankruptcy?

  • Mortgage Certificates & Enforcement: How can I enforce a mortgage certificate?

  • Seizure & Protective Measures: How can I secure a debtor’s assets?

TRAFFIC LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Speeding Offences: What penalties apply, and when does a case qualify as a serious speeding violation?

  • Driving Under the Influence: What happens if I drive under the influence of alcohol or other substances?

  • Administrative Proceedings: How long will my driver’s license be revoked?

  • Objections & Appeals: When is it worthwhile to challenge a penalty order or a decision by the road traffic authority?

CONTRACT LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Contract Review & Drafting: What should I pay particular attention to in purchase, lease, or service agreements?

  • Breach of Contract: What can I do if the other party fails to meet their obligations?

  • Deadlines & Limitation Periods: What time limits apply in contractual disputes?

  • Invalid or Contestable Contracts: How should I proceed if a contract is invalid or can be challenged?

  • General Terms & Conditions (GTCs): How do I draft legally sound terms and conditions?

  • International & Cross-Border Contracts: What special considerations apply when contracting with foreign partners?

  • Contractual Penalties & Liquidated Damages: Can I claim a penalty if the other party breaches the agreement?

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): How can I legally protect confidential information?

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

We’re here to support you with questions like:

  • Public Procurement: Which tendering procedures apply to supplies, services, or construction projects?

  • Subsidies & Public Funding: Under what conditions can subsidies be granted or reclaimed?

  • Municipal Taxes & Fees: When is a municipality legally allowed to levy charges?

  • State Liability & Compensation: When can a municipality or canton be held liable to third parties?

  • Public Employment Law: What rules govern hiring, disciplinary actions, and dismissal of municipal staff?

  • Data Protection & Resident Registers: How may personal data be processed and published by local authorities?

  • Transparency & Access to Records: What rights do citizens have to access public documents and information?

  • Elections & Voting Procedures: What formal requirements apply to elections, voter lists, and ballot processes?

  • Intermunicipal Cooperation: How can joint ventures, service agreements, or special-purpose associations be legally structured?

  • Municipal Mergers & Boundary Adjustments: What legal steps are required for mergers or territorial changes?

  • Public Order & Safety: How are local police regulations, noise ordinances, or public space rules enforced?

  • Events & Special Use of Public Spaces: What permits and contractual arrangements are necessary?

  • Waste Management & Environmental Services: What legal duties and frameworks apply to municipal waste and environmental responsibilities?

  • Education, Childcare & Local Services: What legal standards govern municipal education and care offerings?

  • Municipal Property Management: How can leasing, renting, selling, or securing municipal assets be legally handled?

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