Private construction law
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If disputes arise between builders and their contractors or planners over defects, deadlines, quality requirements, payment terms and like that, the consequences are usually costly and legal proceedings tiresome. Often, the disputes have to be resolved by means of expert opinions, because the underlying facts and the assignment of responsibilities to the individual separate parties involved require technical expertise.
It is our concern to avoid lengthy disputes as far as possible, on the one hand by drawing attention to critical points as early as the contract drafting stage, and on the other hand by attempting to find amicable solutions with the parties involved in the event of a dispute, for example by appointing an arbitrator.
We pursue the judicial way with the necessary stamina and emphasis if a solution cannot be achieved with other means. Due to our structures, you will have the same contact person(s) for the entire length of the mandate, which offers continuity in the case of longer lasting mandates.
- Rework
- SIA norm 118
- Obligation to notify
- Contract for work
- Expert
- Final invoice
- Builder's lien
- Turnkey
- Additional costs
- Reduction
- Notice of defects
- Consequential damage caused by a defect
- Subcontractor
- General contractor
- Total contractor
- Specialist planner
- Sole proprietor
- Substitute performance
- Remuneration
- Time limitation
- "Ohnehinkosten"
- Extraordinary services
- Acceptance
- Architect contract
- Rescission
- Preliminary gathering of evidence
- Forensic expert opinion
- Burden of proof
- Apparent and hidden defects
- Notification requirement
- Premature termination of contract
- Supplementary claim
Contact
Alexander Rey "
Attorney at Law
Specialist lawyer SAV
Construction and real estate law
T+41 56 521 44 00
Markus Läuffer
LL.M., Attorney at Law
Specialist lawyer SAV family law
T+41 56 521 44 00
David Hofstetter "
Attorney at Law
T+41 56 521 44 00