Obligations and contract law
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Contracts
Legal advice and drafting
The Code of obligations governs legal relationships between individuals and legal entities, in particular contractual commitments. Our firm assists you in negotiating, drafting, analysing, and performing your contracts, as well as in handling disputes.
A well-drafted contract is the best safeguard against litigation. We help you structure agreements that are solid, clear, and tailored to your interests, whether they concern sales contracts, lease agreements, mandates, employment contracts, or service agreements.
Drawing on our experience, we ensure strict compliance with the legal framework and anticipate legal risks in order to secure your activities over the long term.
Contractual Duties and Obligations
Performance and Non-Performance
Are you facing a contracting party who fails to respect the agreement, or who claims that your obligations extend beyond what was agreed ?
We intervene at your side to enforce your rights and obtain proper performance of the contract.
Whether it involves a supplier who fails to deliver on time, a contractor who improperly performs a mandate, or a debtor who leaves your invoices unpaid, we use the appropriate legal instruments to restore contractual balance: formal notice, termination of the contract for non-performance, substitute performance, claims for damages, or protective measures. Each strategy is adapted to your situation and your objectives.
Our approach combines legal rigour with practical efficiency. We favour swift and negotiated solutions whenever possible, while being fully prepared to defend your interests firmly before the courts.
Litigation
Proceedings and Court Representation
Has a dispute arisen with a contracting party despite your efforts to reach common ground? We support you at every stage of the proceedings to assert your rights with rigour and determination.
We represent you before all civil courts in the French-speaking part of Switzerland — including conciliation authorities, justices de paix, and cantonal courts (Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura, and Fribourg).
With our in-depth knowledge of civil procedure and our meticulous handling of your case, we ensure strategic and controlled management of the entire process. When an amicable resolution is no longer achievable, we will defend your interests with firmness and determination before the competent authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
To answer frequently asked questions about the law of obligations and contracts in Switzerland, we have drawn up these frequently asked questions (FAQs). It aims to clarify the essential aspects relating to actions for performance, damages and termination.