Location
Our firm is located in the center of Geneva, next to the Parc des Bastions.
Contact
TAMISIER CHARBONNET & ASSOCIÉS
PRACTICES
We offer a comprehensive range of expertise and a straightforward approach to the matters in which we specialize.
Real Estate
Tamisier Charbonnet & Associés serves a diverse clientele, including property owners, tenants, construction firms, developers, investors, and financial institutions.
Our practice encompasses a broad spectrum of real estate matters, including owner-tenant relationships, condominium ownership matters, construction and renovation projects, and financing instruments.
As part of our activity, we assist our clients in:
- negotiating, reviewing, and drafting financial instruments (including loans and syndicated loans), construction contracts, lease agreements, and leasing and purchase agreements.
- conducting related due diligence.
- overseeing and monitoring the construction process to ensure compliance with legal standards and contractual obligations.
Our firm has an extensive experience in all real estate-related litigations. Our approach to resolving disputes emphasizes direct negotiation to secure the most favorable outcome for our clients, whether before or during litigation. If negotiation proves unfeasible, we are committed to delivering strong legal representation in court.
Commercial, corporate, M&A
Tamisier Charbonnet & Associés specializes in commercial law, corporate law, and mergers & acquisitions, offering legal services to various corporate stakeholders, including private equity firms, shareholders, and private clients.
In commercial law, we focus on the legal aspects of business operations and expansion, encompassing negotiations and contract drafting, contract implementation, and dispute resolution. Among others, contracts we handle typically include asset purchase and share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, VC investment agreements, convertible and bridge loan agreements, distribution, franchise, and agency agreements.
We represent sellers and buyers in negotiating business acquisitions, including in the context of mergers, leveraged buyouts, and other transaction structures resulting in a change of control. We equally assist our clients on regulatory issues surrounding transactions and the execution of post-closing covenants.
Our practice in corporate law comprises the incorporation and administration of Swiss legal entities (articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, setting up subsidiaries and branches, intellectual property rights protection) and the implementation of board regulations as well as other by-laws and internal regulations on governance.
We also provide assistance in matters ranging from debt enforcement and insolvency proceedings to company restructuring, voluntary winding down, and liquidation procedures.
Administrative and Public Procurement Law
Tamisier Charbonnet & Associés has developed a significant practice in the field of administrative law, with particular emphasis on building permit litigation, land use zoning, building rights, compulsory purchase (expropriation) and public rights of first refusal, construction and environmental law, public land regulations, state liability, and public procurement and concessions.
We provide clients with robust representation and advice in building permit litigation. Our expertise extends to handling disputes relating to zoning, public land use, and compliance with local and federal regulations. We represent clients at administrative hearings and appeals and in their relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring that their projects proceed smoothly and in accordance with legal requirements.
Our public procurement practice is equally elaborated. We guide clients through the maze of eligibility, qualification, and award criteria, providing advice from the tendering stage to contract execution. Our team ensures that all procedures comply with applicable Swiss and EU laws and regulations and provides comprehensive support in the preparation of tender documents, bid evaluation, and question-and-answer sessions. We also represent clients in disputes and challenges arising from the public procurement process, drawing on our extensive experience.
Dispute Resolution
We handle a wide range of commercial, civil, and administrative disputes. Our firm is committed to providing top-tier legal representation.
From initial filing to appeal, we focus on developing effective strategies tailored to each case, whether it involves contract disputes, corporate conflicts, or public law litigation.
Our services include preventive advice and action to avoid disputes, interim relief and injunctions, out-of-court and judicial settlements, and recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
We pride ourselves on our practical approach, ensuring our clients receive personalized and robust legal support in these complex matters. To all extent possible, we also favor alternative dispute resolution methods, including arbitration and mediation.
Private clients
The firm offers tailored legal services for private clients, with a particular focus on inheritance matters and family law, including separation and divorce.
Our practice in family law encompasses a comprehensive range of services related to separation and divorce. We handle all aspects of family law cases, including child custody and visitation rights, spousal and child support, and marital regime liquidation. Our approach is to offer empathetic yet pragmatic advice, focusing on achieving outcomes that safeguard the well-being of our clients and their families.
Inheritance is a key area of our expertise. We provide legal advice on drafting and establishing wills and testaments, taking into close consideration all relevant circumstances, including the typology of assets and liabilities, the context of any business succession, relevant tax implications, and personal situations of all stakeholders.
We support and represent clients in disputes over estates, wills, and executorship issues. Our team understands the complexities of inheritance laws and the sensitive nature of these disputes. We work diligently to protect our clients' interests while aiming for resolutions to the extent compatible with their legitimate rights and interests.
