Expertise

For companies and individuals

• Commercial Transactions and Contracts

  André Associés Avocats drafts and negotiates commercial and private contracts for its clients. We also assist our clients with all types of disputes arising from commercial contracts. On all contractual matters that mark the life of companies, including shareholder agreements, as well as financing, collaboration, licensing, distribution, or franchising operations, André Associés Avocats provides the combined expertise of its specialists.

  André Associés Avocats has lawyers who are well-versed in the legal framework governing the incorporation and operation of companies in Switzerland, regardless of their legal structure. Whether it concerns governance, financing, or disputes among associates/shareholders, our lawyers will guide you towards the most suitable solutions. Our specialists also have extensive experience in supporting business transfer projects.

  André Associés Avocats also has significant expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Thanks to the cross-disciplinary skills of our lawyers, the firm considers both legal and commercial aspects. Whether it involves start-ups, SMEs, or publicly traded companies, André Associés Avocats conducts due diligence, drafts and negotiates contracts, and sees transactions through to their conclusion in the best interests of its clients.

  Finally, the firm is familiar with the legal issues faced by publicly traded companies. Drawing on its experience in this field, André Associés Avocats manages the necessary operations for listing and ensures compliance with all obligations incumbent upon companies listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

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• Health Law

  André Associés Avocats possesses extensive expertise in health law. We advise companies in this sector on regulatory matters (compliance) and defend the interests of hospital organizations and medical professionals, particularly regarding liability issues.

  André Associés Avocats also advises healthcare professionals in their relationships with insurance institutions and represents them before the competent courts when necessary.

  André Associés Avocats assists healthcare establishments (private or public) and healthcare professionals throughout their activities, including:

  • Setting up practices (obtaining operating licenses, practice rights, authorization to bill under LAMal);
  • Ceasing operations (medical practice closure);
  • Hospital planning issues (registration on hospital lists, quotas);
  • Negotiations with insurance companies or authorities;
  • Disciplinary procedures and patient disputes.

  André Associés Avocats provides specialized advice and defends clients’ interests before courts or authorities when needed. The firm also defends the interests of healthcare professionals in hospital planning matters across various cantons.Additionally, André Associés Avocats has significant experience in the field of life sciences, advising companies and start-ups active in medtech or biotech. This includes guidance on regulatory matters, clinical studies, and financing negotiations.

• Data protection

  André Associés Avocats advises Swiss and foreign companies on complex data protection issues. We help our clients determine their legal obligations (DPA and/or GDPR), assess risks and implement the necessary measures to comply with current requirements, whether in the context of a new project or compliance.

  Our expertise covers, in particular, the drafting of information notices and privacy policies, the keeping of the processing register, the development of impact analyses and the adoption of the required contractual documentation (subcontracting contracts, joint processing agreements, international transfer contracts, etc.). We also support our clients in the event of a breach of data security, in the management of requests from data subjects or authorities, and represent them before the courts or the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

  André Associés Avocats also carries out data protection audits and offers tailor-made training, adapted to the specific needs of its clients. We also have all the skills and certifications to operate as DPO in Switzerland and Europe, and act as DPO by delegation for clients who so wish.

• Real Estate and Urban Planning

  From construction or purchase to sale, we support and protect our clients’ interests in all real estate-related matters. We draft and negotiate construction contracts, consortium agreements, brokerage contracts, leases, and transfer agreements, including those concerning the acquisition of property by foreigners.

  We advise our clients and defend their interests in the areas of construction law, urban planning, and public procurement. We handle civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings and support clients in their investment projects.

  Whether addressing everyday issues related to managing private housing—such as lease agreements, property restitution, or rent setting—or negotiating commercial leases for businesses (offices, industry, restaurants, retail, medical facilities, etc.), André Associés Avocats brings its extensive experience to benefit clients across Switzerland, representing both landlords and tenants.

• Employment Law

  André Associés Avocats assists its clients daily in managing employment relationships, providing effective support whether before competent courts or through mediation. Our firm has extensive experience in restructurings, social plans, and drafting internal regulations and employee participation plans.

  We offer the expertise of our employment law specialists to guide clients—whether employers or employees—in all aspects of managing labor relations. This includes drafting employment contracts, staff and company regulations, applying standard employment contracts or collective agreements, and handling restructuring measures, such as collective redundancies or the implementation of social plans.

  We also assist with personnel transfers during business restructurings, managing source tax and social charges, addressing harassment situations, obtaining work permits, and creating employee participation plans.

  In cases of dispute, our specialists develop the most appropriate strategies to defend our clients’ interests, whether through judicial procedures or alternative dispute resolution methods.

• Art Law

  André Associés Avocats advises national and international clients in the acquisition of artworks, assisting them in drafting contracts and clarifying complex issues related to copyright, ownership, or the authentication of artworks.

  Furthermore, the trade and possession of artworks involve legal and tax considerations that must be anticipated. We have long-standing and recognized experience in advising collectors and dealers on structuring transactions and business dealings in the art field. We also assist with the transportation of artworks, investment protection in art, and conducting due diligence, particularly concerning authenticity, ownership title, provenance, condition, and customs issues.

• Litigation and Legal Representation

  André Associés Avocats advises clients on determining their rights and obligations. In doing so, we help both businesses and individuals define their strategic directions, assess litigation risks, and prevent disputes from arising. We act as legal counsel for companies, their executives, or individuals, representing them in court and before arbitral tribunals.

  Whether it involves enforcing contractual obligations, resolving relationships between a company and its shareholders, or dealing with matters of tenancy law, employment law, competition law, or construction law, André Associés Avocats provides clients with experienced lawyers in commercial litigation and procedural law to defend their interests in court.