Expertise
Aviation, Maritime, and Water Law
We have long-standing and extensive expertise in aviation, maritime, and water law. Our partners combine legal know-how with hands-on practical experience, including active pilot and skipper licences. In addition, we are well connected through leading roles in major industry associations such as Aerosuisse, the Swiss Business Aviation Association (EBAA Switzerland), World Sailing, and Swiss Sailing.
Our key areas of expertise include:
- Acting as arbitrators in aviation-related disputes
- Negotiation and drafting of purchase, sale, lease, and charter agreements for aircraft and yachts
- Advising on regulatory matters, including operating permits (AOC) and approvals for commercial charter operations
- General matters of public and private water law
- Legal issues relating to construction on watercourses, lakeshore areas, and concession land
- Advising on construction projects in groundwater protection zones and areas
- Water law concessions and customary water rights
- Proceedings in cantonal and federal administrative law
