Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions, building law, planning law, total and general contractor, work and service contract, tenancy agreements, lease, architecture contract, objections and construction complaints
We offer our clients a wide range of different services in matters related to both private and public real estate law. We provide our clients with advice and support when it comes to purchasing real estate, acquiring construction and environmental permits, drafting work contracts for project realisations, preparing lease agreements or selling property.
We advise and support you concerning the following topics, among others:
- Building law
- Planning law
- Real estate transactions
- Approval proceedings
- Property purchase agreements
- General contractor agreements
- Building rights agreements
- Tenancy agreements
- Lease agreements
- Contracts for work and labour
- Architectural agreements
Your Experts
Michael Kummer
Senior Partner
Patrik Mauchle
Associate
Focus
Evidence in the law on contracts for work and services
In the law governing contracts for work and services, which regulates the relationship between the client and contractor, various problems of proof can arise that make it difficult to resolve disputes. These problems often concern the determination of defects, breaches of contract or the fulfilment of obligations. Some of the central problems of proof in the law on contracts for work and labour are highlighted below.
CHF Libor is replaced by SARON
The Libor, one of the most important interest rates in the global financial system, is only supported by the British Financial Markets Authority (FCA) until the end of 2021. As a result, a new reference interest rate for financing will be required at the end of 2021. In Switzerland, the National Working Group on Reference Interest Rates has proposed the SARON.
Do I need the consent of the condominium owners to build an electric car charging station?
The megatrend of sustainability is leading to many changes; these can be seen above all in the area of automobile traffic. The demand for electrically powered vehicles is growing strongly from year to year. This also increases the demand for charging stations. If charging stations are to be erected in a garage or car park of a condominium building, the question arises whether the consent of the other condominium owners is required to build such a charging station.
