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The diversity and importance of the regulatory standards applicable to the financial sector imposes an increasing need for legal advice to financial institutions, whether banks or asset managers.

Advice in banking law

Our firm advises financial institutions, in particular independent asset managers, in their relations with their clients, business partners, supervisory authorities (SO) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). In this respect, we assist our clients in their organisation, in obtaining the necessary authorizations and in drafting contracts specific to their activity.

Advice in financial law

In the financial field, our firm provides specialised assistance in the conduct of complex legal proceedings. In this context, we assist individuals and companies in the recovery of assets, in particular in cases involving liability for mismanagement or of a criminal nature. Having built a network of partner firms abroad, we coordinate and monitor cases with an international component.

Our expertise in banking and financial law

• Advice and support for asset managers with respect to the supervisory authorities. In this context, we advise them on the drafting of contractual documents: management mandate, advisory mandate, management profile, risk profile, etc.
• Advice and representation of clients and banking institutions before the courts in the context of liability actions for mismanagement.
• Advice and representation of heirs in search of banking assets in Switzerland and abroad in an international context involving several laws and jurisdictions.
• Advice and representation in liability actions against executives of a banking institution.

Employment legislation is complex. Contractual relations between employees and employers are governed by private and public law. In addition, there are other legal provisions such as the Swiss Labour Law, collective agreements, and standard employment contracts, as well as legal provisions related to social security contributions and withholding tax.

Employment Lawyer in Geneva

Conflicts in the field of employment law are generally sources of tension within the company and can mobilise important resources. To avoid this, REISER Avocats, a law firm specialised in employment law, advises its clients so that they can correctly assess their rights and obligations and set up a company policy adapted to their needs.

Advice in employment law

REISER Attorneys at Law has extensive knowledge in the field of employment law. We advise employers and employees in all aspects of their contractual relationships, both in Switzerland and internationally. We provide specialised advice in the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts and internal regulations, secondment of employees, transfer of employment relationships, individual or collective dismissals. We assist our clients in all areas related to employment law, such as residence and establishment in Switzerland (work and settlement permits), mergers and acquisitions, competition law, social insurance, and pensions and represent our clients both before the judicial and administrative authorities while promoting, when appropriate, alternative dispute resolution procedures such as negotiation and mediation.

Our expertise in employment law

- Drafting and negotiation of employment contracts - Drafting of internal regulations - Setting up profit-sharing plans for employees - Negotiation between employers and unions - Management of collective dismissals - Representation of clients in case of conflicts, in particular before judicial authorities

Some examples of cases

- Assistance and advice to a foreign company active in the television sector in Switzerland. - Representation and assistance before the courts of a securities trader in all aspects related to the employment contracts of its employees. - Assistance to a director of a sports company following the immediate termination of the employment relationship. - Assistance to a director of a company active in the watchmaking industry following the termination of their employment relationship.

Criminal law and administrative criminal law often draw very complex contours of wrongful conduct. As a result, economic actors are at an increased risk of being investigated and complained about or of becoming victims of criminal offences. The risks of severe sanctions and serious damages are significant.

Lawyer specialized in economic crime

Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in economic crime. We regularly advise companies and individuals in complex, cross-border, and international criminal proceedings, typically in cases of fraud, corruption, money laundering, and cybercrime. We also assist them in the search and seizure of assets resulting from cross-border fraud. Our lawyers are also renowned for conducting internal investigations and assisting clients with compliance issues related to corruption, money laundering, and cybercrime regulations. We also benefit from an international network of lawyers specialised in this field with whom we work regularly.

The general trend is towards an increasingly broad definition of the concept of public procurement, and thus a very wide application of this complex area of law. The definition of the contract and whether or not it is subject to the rules of public procurement, the choice of the procedure, or the evaluation of the offers require specific skills. Companies as well as the various actors who are awarded contracts or bidders thus need a complete and thorough understanding of public procurement law.

Public Procurement Law

Public procurement law is a highly specialised field in which the understanding of contracts, the formulation of tenders, and the choice of the various procedures require solid experience.

Lawyers for public procurement law

REISER Attorneys at Law has several specialists who have been active in the field of public procurement for many years. Our lawyers assist the awarding authorities and bidders both at the tender and offer stage and in the proceedings, including judicial proceedings following the award decision. Our firm assists the awarding authorities in all phases preceding the opening of a public contract as well as in those related to the award. They also represent the successful bidders both during the preparation of the bids and before the courts in the event of an appeal.

Our expertise in public procurement law

- Advice to contractors, successful bidders and tenderers - Legal representation of public authorities in the field of public construction contracts. - Appeals, on behalf of private entities, against calls for tender or award decisions. - Preparation of tenders and bids, in relation to authorities or companies - Public-private partnerships (PPP)

Some examples of cases

- Legal assistance to public authorities and bidders in proceedings challenging the award of a public contract - Analysis of PPPs from the perspective of the application of public procurement law - Assistance to contracting authorities in making award decisions - Advice on complex projects in the fields of infrastructure, transport, and public services (electricity, gas, or airports) - Legal opinions on issues related to public procurement - Presentations of legal rules to various authorities and private entities.

  General Overview The loss of a loved one is a painful ordeal, often accompanied by complex legal issues. The validity of a will, the rights of legal heirs or heirs with reserved rights, and the management of the deceased's assets - real property or movable assets -, located in Switzerland or abroad - are all issues that require special expertise. Another common concern is the recognition in Switzerland of a deed of notoriety drawn up abroad. Our lawyers specialized in inheritance law are at your disposal to guide you through these delicate issues. They regularly assist members of an heirship in various areas, such as renunciation of an inheritance, the establishment of a benefit of inventory, or the determination of reserved portions and the available share. Our clients are mainly private individuals domiciled in Switzerland or abroad, as well as non-governmental organizations designated as heirs or legatees.   Official Functions The members of our firm also act as ex officio administrators appointed by the competent authorities, or as executors chosen by the deceased. These functions give us a comprehensive view of inheritance law, enabling us to master the legal and tax issues involved, and to develop an extensive network of correspondents in Switzerland and abroad.   Conflict Resolution Managing estate disputes is often a delicate stage, where personal interests, emotions and legal aspects intersect. Aware of the family and financial stakes involved, we give priority to amicable dispute resolution, with the aim of preserving family relationships and avoiding lengthy and costly proceedings. Sometimes, however, attempts at amicable resolution fail, or the situation demands a rapid response, particularly in cases of deadlock or emergency. In such circumstances, it may be necessary to resort to legal or arbitration proceedings. We have recognized expertise in estate disputes, whether before Swiss courts or in international proceedings. Our lawyers are experienced in all types of legal action in matters of inheritance, such as actions for partition, where they intervene to break the deadlock in situations of persistent disagreement, actions for reduction aimed at protecting heirs with reserved rights when testamentary provisions exceed the available share, or actions for nullity to contest the validity of certain wills. In cases where an heir is contested or rejected, we take action to petition for recognition of his or her rights. Finally, in complex or cross-border cases, we work closely with foreign correspondents to ensure effective coordination and defense of our clients' interests on all fronts. We are also able to advise on strategies to be adopted upstream to anticipate and minimize the risk of conflict.