Commercial lawyer in Geneva

    Setting up a company, contracts between businesses or a dispute between partners in Geneva: compare verified commercial lawyers, their languages and their fees.

    Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.

    Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.

    Commercial law

    Your practitioners in Geneva

    Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Geneva, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.

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    The competent authority

    Where does your case go in Geneva?

    Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Geneva, with its official website.

    1. Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo

      Civil

      A civil dispute

      At first instance, civil disputes go to the civil court. Most begin with an attempt at conciliation; some proceedings, such as divorce, follow their own rules.

    Common situations

    Situations in this area

    Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.

    1. 01Business

      Setting up a Sàrl

      Clarify the partners, capital, governance and business activity before incorporation.

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    2. 02Business

      Shareholders’ agreement

      Define governance, exits, share transfers and how disagreements are handled.

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    3. 03Business

      Conflict between business partners

      Keep the articles of association, agreements, minutes and relevant correspondence.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Your questions in Geneva

    Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.

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    Commercial law: which authority is competent in Geneva?

    As a rule: Tribunal civil. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.

    Commercial law: how do I choose a practitioner in Geneva?

    On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.

    Can I consult by video?

    Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.

    Other areas

    Other areas in Geneva

    Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Geneva have their own page. The others remain available by video.

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