Topics

Court proceedings

International jurisdiction under the Lugano Convention, cross-border service, evidence, recognition and the effects of judgments in German-Swiss civil proceedings. This includes parallel proceedings, lis pendens issues and practical differences between German and Swiss civil procedure.

Typical questions: Which court has jurisdiction? How are documents served across the border? What happens if proceedings are pending in parallel?

Arbitration

International arbitration with a connection to Germany and Switzerland — from the arbitration clause and the conduct of proceedings to recognition and enforcement of awards. This includes institutional and ad hoc proceedings, seats in Zurich or Germany, and the interaction between Swiss PILA and German arbitration law.

Typical questions: Which arbitral seat is preferable? How is a Swiss arbitral award enforced in Germany? What can be done about pathological arbitration clauses?

Corporate disputes

Shareholder disputes, directors’ and officers’ liability, corporate actions and conflicts in German-Swiss corporate structures. The focus is on practical questions at the interface between German and Swiss company law and procedural law.

Typical questions: Which law governs the dispute? Where should claims be brought? How do German and Swiss corporate-law remedies interact?

Enforcement

Recognition and enforcement of judgments, arbitral awards and settlement titles in Germany and Switzerland. This includes enforcement under the Lugano Convention, interim relief, asset tracing and practical recovery steps across the border.

Typical questions: How can a German judgment be enforced in Switzerland? What documents are needed? Which assets can be secured?

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