Contract law
- Analysis and interpretation of contractual provisions (purchase/sale agreements, lease agreements, contracts for specific work, service agreements, letters of engagement, contracts of mandate, etc.)
- Drafting commercial contracts, including sales agreements, supply agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
- Resolution of contractual disputes, whether through negotiation or mediation
- Legal risk assessment
Company law
- Establishment of companies in all legal forms in Switzerland, including public limited companies, limited liability companies, partnerships, foundations and associations
- General corporate services
- Drafting standard and customised legal documents, such as articles of association and bylaws, management board resolutions, shareholders' meetings and general meetings, management agreements and employment contracts
- Transfer of company headquarters to Switzerland
Private international law
- Legal analysis of legal relationships with an international element in all areas of law
- Determining which law is applicable to a given legal relationship and which court will hear a case in the event of a dispute
- Assisting clients in understanding cultural and legal differences between different jurisdictions
- Preparing legal opinions on various issues of Swiss and Polish law for academic purposes and for ongoing proceedings
Employment law
- Advice on work permits and residence permits
- Advice on delegating employees to Switzerland and Poland
- Advice on non-competition clauses and confidentiality agreements
- Review and drafting of employer reference letters and application documents
- Questions regarding all matters relating to unemployment benefits and other social benefits
Family law
- Assistance in drafting separation or divorce terms
- Preparation of appropriate divorce documentation and drafting of divorce petitions
- Advice on property division
- Family mediation
- Legal advice on matters relating to the activities of the KESB (Child and Adult Protection Authority), particularly in the following areas:
- Child protection
- Matters of parental care and custody
- Adult protection, including guardianship
- Interpretation of KESB decisions
- Analysis of the legal situation and possible courses of action.
Migration law
- General advice on entry, departure, permit requirements, registration requirements and visa issuance for Switzerland.
- General advice on residence regulations and obtaining work permits in Switzerland (short-term residence permits, residence permits, settlement permits, persons in need of protection, refugees).
Polish law
Thanks to my law degree in Poland (Mag. iur) and my many years of experience with the Polish legal and economic system, I can provide you with legal advice in matters relating to Polish law. For more complex issues or specific areas of law, I will be happy to refer you to a suitable Polish law firm from my trusted network and, if required, accompany you throughout the entire process.
European law
Thanks to my professional experience and education (LL.M. in International Business Law from the European Institute in Zurich), I am qualified to advise on selected issues of EU law.
Debt collection and bankruptcy law
- Advice on unjustified debt collection proceedings
- Advice and representation in dealings with authorities in debt collection or enforcement proceedings concerning seizure, realisation of pledges and bankruptcy (obtaining a copy of the enforcement register, filing an enforcement application, etc.)
- Initiation of court proceedings and proceedings for the recognition and revocation of a payment order
I look forward to working with you!
My work as a lawyer, translator and intercultural mediator constantly motivates me to seek creative solutions for my clients so that they can achieve the best results and realise their goals.
Dorota Paczoska Kottmann