Contract Law

Contract law regulates the conclusion of contracts as well as the legal effects and execution of contracts and breaches of contract. The contracting parties are always natural or legal persons. The majority of contract law provisions are found in the Code of Obligations (OR), which consists of a general and a special part.

Contract law focuses on freedom of contract, which includes freedom of content and form, freedom of conclusion, freedom of form, freedom of choice of partner and freedom of cancellation or amendment. The parties are free to choose whether to use the various contract types of the CO. Provisions on consumer and personal protection as well as formal requirements, on the other hand, restrict the freedom of contract.

Contract law overlaps with many other areas of law, as contracts are used in all facets of life and most economic contexts. Our lawyers are not only experienced in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, our in-house notary's office also enables direct notarization of contracts. Thus, with us you receive a reliable and economically sensible all-round service.

We advise and represent both companies and individuals in all contractual matters. Our services include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts and conditions, contracts in all complex transactions, for example in connection with mergers and acquisitions, drafting marriage contracts, drafting and certifying wills and more. It goes without saying that we provide a high level of linguistic quality and content. In addition, we advise clients on the dissolution of mutual contracts, for example in the context of an employment relationship.

In contractual disputes, our philosophy is always to first seek amicable solutions with the other party and their legal counsel. If, unfortunately, an out-of-court settlement is not within the realm of possibility, we will represent you before all Swiss courts and authorities. Our lawyers are experienced in defending clients in all contract law matters and skillfully assert your best interests in court. Thanks to our many years of experience, we regularly succeed in achieving optimal results for our clients.