Art law
Art law
We advise and represent institutional collectors, museums, galleries, art insurers and fine art shippers in the following areas:
- Stolen art, restitution claims
- Authenticity, art forgeries
- Intellectual property
- Loans of art and purchase/sale of art
- Cultural property
- Inheritance/charitable foundations
- Art as a collateral
We have a profound knowledge of the art market and can access a broad network of art market specialists.
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Insolvency - economic crisis
Insolvency - economic crisis
Sales have stalled. You’re spending more than you’re making. The seller goes bankrupt before delivery. Newspapers report hard times. Invoices cannot be paid on time. The root causes must be identified quickly and eliminated using appropriate measures.
In economic crisis situations of a company, not only economic assessment but also legal support is required. We can offer these services. We assist you in complex debt collection, restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, take over restructuring or liquidations and represent creditors in the corresponding proceedings. To this end, we conduct insolvency proceedings such as tracing of estate assets, separation, appeal, collocation, dismissal of objection, arrest and help to negotiate with debtors, other creditors and authorities.
Publications on the topic
Die straflose Selbstanzeige von natürlichen Personen
Note zu 5A_170/2012 vom 24. August 2012, Abtretung gemäss Art. 260 SchKG im IPR-Konkurs
Das Schweizerische Sanierungsrecht in Revision – Eine Programmierung unter Berücksichtigung zivilprozessualer Möglichkeiten
Revision des Schweizerischen Sanierungsrechts
Note zu 5A_415/2011 vom 21. September 2011, Hilfskonkurs im internationalen Bankenkonkurs
Note zu 4A_223/2011 vom 12. Juli 2011, Vorläufige Einstellung der Betreibung und nicht wieder gutzumachender Nachteil
Note zu 5A_109/110/2011 vom 24. Juni 2011, Vereinigung von Beschwerden in Zivilsachen / Gegenstand des Lastenbereinigungsprozesses
Note zu 5A_282/2011 vom 23. Juni 2011, Rückweisungsentscheid und Lohnpfändung
Note zu 5A_230/2011 vom 12. Mai 2011, Aufhebung der Konkurseröffnung infolge Zahlungsfähigkeit
Note (Die Fallbesprechung) zu BGer 5A_269/2010 vom 3. September 2010, Prozessuale Koordination der Konkurseröffnung infolge Überschuldungsanzeige nach dem Nachlassverfahren
Konzeptionelle Überlegungen zur Revision des Sanierungsrechts
Rechtsnatur, anwendbare Gesetzesbestimmungen und Zulässigkeit der unechten Konventionalstrafe
Betriebsübernahmen aus der Konkursmasse
Konkursaufschub: Provisorische Nachlassstundung ohne Sachwalter? – Konzeptionelle Überlegungen zum Vorentwurf eines Sanierungsverfahrens
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Real estate
Real estate
We advise and support you in the purchase, sale and restructuring of your real estate. We offer all notarial services in connection with real estate and easements, and also support you in the event of legal disputes in connection with real estate.
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Malpractice (defence)
Malpractice (defence)
We regularly represent defendants and insurers in proceedings to
- defend themselves against liability claims of public and private hospitals, clinics, medical practices, dental practices and midwives against clinical negligence( medical liability and medical malpractice claims
- defend themselves against liability claims of cantons, municipalities and state authorities (state liability in tort and liability for judicial activity claims)
- defend themselves against liability claims of law firms (lawyer’s liabilitiy)
We prepare expert opinions for defendants and their insurers to assess complex, high-value and sensitive cases and to develop appropriate defence strategies.
Furthermore, we are the first point of contact in crises when medical personnel, public service employees or lawyers are confronted with accusations.
In liability proceedings, we exclusively work for defendants and their insurers. We closely work with colleagues that are experienced criminal defence law.
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Corporate law
Corporate law
Our primary focus is on corporate law issues faced by corporations in connection with their business activities in Switzerland, such as the formation and restructuring of subsidiaries, and intra-group financing.
We assist you in preparation for general meetings and in matters of corporate governance, compensation for board members and their liability.
In addition, we strengthen small and medium-sized companies in their day-to-day business and offer a comprehensive range of notarial business services.
Publications on the topic
📄 Les décisions par voie de circulation des gérants dans une sàrl, quelques principes
Kommentar zu Art. 643 – 645 OR
Das Fusionsgesetz: Bewährungsprobe nach dem 8. Jahr
Die Spaltung von Gesellschaften – Kommentar zu Art. 32-35, 43-44 und 51-52 FusG
Die Spaltung von Gesellschaften – Kommentar zu Art. 32-35, 43-44, 51-52 und 64-57 FusG
Zürcher Kommentar zu Art. 59-63 Fusionsgesetz
L’Esprit de la loi sur la fusion – Réfléxions sur l’admissibilité des opérations hors Lfus
Les formes d’implantation
Commentaire de la LFus
Kommentar zum Fusionsgesetz – Systematischer Teil, Art. 1 – 111 FusG
Commentaire – Introduction à la Lfus
Gesellschaftsrechtliche Aspekte der Vertragsverhandlungen – Eine Untersuchung der Culpa in Contrahendo
Zürcher Kommentar zum Fusionsgesetz
Commentaire, Introduction à Lfus (2 éd.) (im Erscheinen)
Kommentar zu Art. 678 – 679 OR (im Erscheinen)
Kommentar zu Art. 6 und 15 UWG
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Non-profit organizations
Non-profit organizations
We advise you with and take you through the setting up and organization of non-profit institutions such as foundations and associations. Our many years of international experience in the fields of health care, culture, humanitarian affairs and nature conservation enable us to support you strategically not only in legal matters but also through our understanding.
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Financing and leasing
Financing and leasing
We support you in negotiating and preparing financing documentation for a variety of purposes, such as general corporate financing, acquisition financing and refinancing, as well as real estate, project and infrastructure financing. This includes preparing and implementing collateral security agreements for all types of assets.
In the field of leasing and asset finance, we successfully represent lessors, lessees and manufacturers. We have in-depth experience in the financing of movable assets including aircraft, ships and vehicles.
Publications on the topic
📄 Intragroup arrangements – Swiss subsidiaries to face stricter limitations
📄 Cash Pooling – Le Tribunal fédéral précise les conditions auxquelles les prêts intragroupes peuvent être octroyés
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Inheritance law
Inheritance law
We advise you on structuring your assets and on estate and succession planning in Switzerland, taking into consideration your needs and the tax implications. We advise on and register pension claims, wills and nuptial and inheritance contracts. We handle inheritances with due regard to the expert and amicable execution of inheritance distribution. Where an amicable division of the estate is not possible, we are available to settle disputes (also as mediators) and represent you in court proceedings.
Publications on the topic
Prozessuale Aspekte des neuen Nachlassverfahrens unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des ausserordentlichen Nachlassvergleichs
Note zu 5A_243/2015 vom 12. August 2015, Entscheid über die definitive Nachlassstundung
Kommentar zu Art. 626-632 ZGB
📄 Splitting Heirs – Civil Law Column of on Fordced Heirship Rules
Die Willensvollstrecker – Kommentar zu Art. 517/518 ZGB
📄 Stolpersteine – Antworten auf die wichtigsten finanziellen und rechtlichen Fragen im Alter
Kommentar zu Art. 637-640 ZGB (3. Aufl.)
Kommentar zu Art. 637-640 ZGB
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Data protection
Data protection
We support you in further developing and offering your products and services in accordance with the applicable regulations. Our advice includes in particular the preparation and implementation of a data protection concept as well as the preparation and negotiation of data protection declarations, order processing and data transfer agreements. We provide support in relation to the Swiss revised data protection act and to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Labour law and personnel law
Employment law
The drafting of employment contracts, employment regulations and redundancy plans are just as much a part of our services as legal support in everyday life for restructuring, individual separations, compensation and bonus models or non-competition clauses. Our many years of experience in both private and public labour law make it possible to avoid or successfully resolve labour disputes.
In the event of a dispute, we represent your interests with the help of our extensive expertise and tremendous commitment. In addition, we also advise in matters relating to international issues, e.g., obtaining work permits.
Publications on the topic
📄 Gerichtliche Zuständigkeit bei arbeitsrechtlichen Streitigkeiten nach revidiertem Lugano-Übereinkommen
Der Arbeitnehmer im Sanierungsprozess – Die rechtliche Vergegenwärtigung der ökonomischen Zukunft
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