Commercial Law / Contract Law

This practice covers commercial contracts, general terms and conditions, supply and distribution agreements, agency structures, licensing arrangements, partnerships and contract disputes. We assist with advisory work, negotiations and, when required, contentious proceedings under Swiss law.

It is advisable to contact us as soon as you are negotiating a strategic agreement, facing a breach, reviewing liability clauses or structuring a new commercial relationship. Early advice often helps secure the strategy and reduce risk.

Useful documents include drafts, signed contracts, amendments, correspondence, offers, invoices, notices and any internal notes that explain the commercial context. If the file is incomplete, we can quickly identify what is still missing.

Yes. We regularly assist clients with contract structuring, negotiation strategy, clause review, risk allocation and dispute prevention before litigation becomes necessary.

We advise and represent companies, founders, executives, investors and private clients involved in commercial dealings under Swiss law.

Frequent difficulties include unclear obligations, weak limitation clauses, payment defaults, termination disputes, jurisdiction issues and unenforceable provisions.

Yes. We draft, audit and negotiate commercial contracts, framework agreements, NDAs, service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements and settlement terms.

Yes. When a situation is urgent, we can act quickly, assess deadlines, preserve useful evidence and define the next legal steps.

Yes. We advise Swiss and international clients and can work in French, English and German depending on the matter.

Yes. When negotiation is not enough, we support clients in pre-litigation work, before the competent courts, or in administrative proceedings depending on the matter.

Yes. Depending on the file, we can coordinate our work with notaries, fiduciaries, auditors, technical experts, banks or tax advisers.

The first exchange helps us understand the facts, identify the legal issues, review the available documents and propose a practical strategy together with a transparent fee framework.

The fee structure depends on the matter, its urgency, complexity and expected workload. We clarify the scope of work and the fee framework early so expectations remain clear on both sides.

Timing depends on the practice area, urgency, document volume, number of stakeholders and, when relevant, the calendar of authorities or courts. We help define priorities and a realistic action plan from the outset.

Yes. Confidentiality and protection of client interests are core principles of our practice. Information and documents shared with the firm are handled with the level of discretion required by the profession.

Yes. Depending on the matter and your constraints, meetings can take place in person, by phone, by video call or through secure document exchange.