Industries and private clients
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Trade = Change: it’s always been this way, but never truer than today. This is because even if companies in the B2B or B2C sectors have always been used to responding quickly to changed customer requirements or establishing new distribution channels – the combination of globalisation and digitalisation forces them to think in completely different dimensions and at unprecedented speeds.
Our clients are generally owner-run wholesalers and retailers. We know your day-to-day business and create the legal foundations for innovative supply-chain ideas, agile processes and new business models, especially on digital marketplaces. As a partner with a business commitment and a cross-border network we look beyond the next paragraph.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- comprehensive advice on corporate and contractual matters
- corporate law and corporate governance
- M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances
- supply and distribution structures (e.g. e-commerce, leasing, franchising, general terms and conditions law, licences)
- financing
- e-commerce
- competition, intellectual property
- labour law
- secondments, work and residence permits
- outsourcing
- contract law, e.g. agency, franchising and supply agreements, agreements on logistics and distribution
- IT law
- data protection
- real estate matters
- tax advice
- cross-border legal advice
- representation at courts and authorities
- mediation
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Everything that is law. Business owners have to face ongoing change and need legal certainty to continue their success in the future and remain competitive. The lawyers at hba know what makes the business community tick, and they offer tailored legal consulting for SMEs in Switzerland and Austria.
Two countries, many experts. Our law firms are optimally connected, and take care of your legal affairs in neighbouring markets too. We can do so as part of a full legal service, or in cooperation with internal legal counsel.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- comprehensive consulting in corporate and commercial matters
- corporate law and corporate governance
- M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances
- supply and distribution structures (e.g. e-commerce, leasing, franchising, general terms and conditions law, licences)
- financing
- competition, intellectual property
- labour law issues
- secondments, employment and residence permits
- outsourcing
- contract law, e.g. manufacturing contracts, agreements on logistics and distribution
- IT law
- product liability and safety
- data protection
- real estate matters
- tax advice
- cross-border legal advice
- representation at courts and authorities
- mediation
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It’s great when everything runs to plan. Our national and international clients in the construction and real estate sectors value our many years of experience, in-depth knowledge and practical solutions that extend far beyond legal issues.
In order that investors, architects, engineers, developers, building and management companies can concentrate fully and comprehensively on their projects, and for everything to run smoothly, we handle the legal side – from the very beginning if required. This naturally includes liaising with authorities, social partners and trade unions as well as preparing and supporting labour market controls. For international construction companies we clarify all the legal issues surrounding employee postings.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- postings, employment permits, control and verification of compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions
- control of subcontractors
- subcontractor liability
- planning of ownership structures and succession solutions
- company-law structuring of projects and transactions
- real estate financing, refinancing and restructuring
- sale and lease back
- sale and acquisition of land, industrial, commercial and residential real estate including due diligence
- acquisition of real estate by foreigners (Lex Koller)
- consulting on subcontracting and general contracting contracts, subcontractor liability
- drafting, negotiating and implementing sole or general contracting agreements as well as architecture contracts
- drafting of contracts, negotiation and execution of lease and rental agreements for commercial and residential buildings
- drafting, checking and execution of lease and rental agreements
- brokerage contracts
- representation at courts and authorities
- tax law services
- mediation
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Digitalisation opens up a world of freedom for marketing and communication agencies with faster processes, remote working, seemingly endless storage capacities and innovative design opportunities. Yet just like life, freedom sometimes entails risk.
To ensure you stay safe, we take care of all legal issues such as licensing and data protection, contract law or new working-hour models.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- contract law, e.g. for general terms and conditions, framework, project and individual contracts, all kinds of IT-related contracts, collaboration and cooperation contracts
- outsourcing and freelancer models
- labour law issues, e.g. flexible wage and working time models
- corporate law
- group and corporate structuring
- mergers & acquisitions
- licensing law
- data protection law
- tax law
- representation at courts and authorities
- mediation
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No company can survive today without modern IT infrastructure. But new technologies throw up new legal issues, regardless of the industry or size of company.
Open-source software, blockchain, electronic payments? For most business owners, these terms are like a closed book. We have many years of experience and expertise in digital business, we advise you on purchasing and implementing IT services, and we develop a legal roadmap for you. This keeps your company on track.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- contract law, e.g. drafting of contracts for hardware, software creation and transfer, licence and ASP contracts, framework and project agreements
- cloud and SaaS services
- online platforms
- outsourcing
- e-commerce solutions
- data protection, definition and implementation of data protection organisation and management in the company, dealing with data subjects’ rights, data protection-compliant design of digital business models
- contract management
- M&A
- labour, corporate and tax law
- cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
- representation at courts and authorities
- mediation
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Family- or privately owned businesses: they are the backbone of our economy and need special, tailored services. Our family business experts with their international connections support you with the right blend of expertise and empathy, prudence and assertiveness. They understand your personal interests, provide guidance, and find an appropriate solution for all interrelations, property issues or inheritance matters. Even across borders.
Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- legal and tax-related asset structure and estate planning
- removal and relocation planning, work, occupation and residence permits
- wills, inheritance contracts
- advance directives
- living wills
- powers of attorney
- inheritance cases, inheritance settlements
- execution of wills
- marriage and matrimonial property law
- drafting and review of marriage and inheritance contracts including representation in court
- real estate matters
- notary’s office, notarisation of contracts and declarations, execution of certifications
- corporate law
- contract law
- tax law
- representation at courts and authorities
- mediation