Expertise
Civil law, administrative law and specific needs.
In a few words
Beyond its main areas, Étude Agerba advises on civil and administrative law and assists on a one-off basis in other matters.
Each enquiry is examined on its own merits. If your matter falls in an area the firm does not practise, we tell you at the first contact. Family law, a divorce for example, is not one of them. Where a divorce has a strong tax component, such as dividing a business or substantial assets, the firm can nevertheless act.
Our approach
A contract question, a dispute with a neighbour, an administrative decision: each enquiry is analysed on its own terms. We first tell you whether the firm is best placed to help.
When the matter falls in an area the firm does not practise, we refer you to a trusted colleague. When it spans several areas, we coordinate the work with the other advisers involved.
In Neuchâtel, civil disputes go to the regional courts, usually after an attempt at conciliation, and administrative decisions can be challenged up to the Cantonal Court.
Who for
A contract causing problems, a dispute with a neighbour or a decision by the authorities: we review your situation and set out the options.
Legal questions outside the usual areas: we handle them ourselves where possible, or find the right person.
What is at stake
Contracts, correspondence, invoices, decisions: written documents are often the best evidence. Keep them as soon as a dispute takes shape.
An administrative decision normally states how and within what time it can be appealed. The deadline is often 30 days, sometimes less, and it cannot be extended.
A clear formal notice before any proceedings often settles the matter, or usefully prepares what comes next.
Law and tax
Even in a civil or administrative dispute, a settlement, compensation or a transfer of property can have tax consequences. We point them out before you sign.
Get in touch
A question, a dispute, a decision to challenge? Describe your situation in a few lines: we will reply by email or call you back, whichever you prefer.
+41 32 354 35 40Monday to Friday, 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:30
