Altius Avocats is an experienced team dedicated to advising and resolving legal and economic issues. We can assist you or your company in any situation to simplify your day-to-day life. We can guide you through all administrative, civil and criminal disputes. Our team specialises in aviation law, as well as contractual and commercial litigation. Our offices, easily accessible by public transport or car, are located in Vevey, on the Lake Geneva Riviera, close to Lausanne and an hour from Geneva. Our team welcomes and advises clients in English, French, German and Italian.

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For several decades, CBWM AVOCATS has been one of the leading law firms in the Lake Geneva region. We provide comprehensive assistance and representation to our clients before courts and administrative authorities. We also offer advisory services and in-depth legal analyses, and we are actively involved in the prevention and resolution of disputes—whether within a company or between heirs—including through arbitration, conciliation, and mediation. Our expertise covers both private law and public law. The quality of our legal services is based on constant attention and a strong commitment to excellence. We represent and advise a diverse Swiss and international clientele—comprising private individuals, companies, and public bodies—in several languages. Whether in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, debt enforcement and bankruptcy matters, or arbitration, our firm is able to support you at every stage. In addition, we draft and review contracts that are essential to economic activity and assist our clients in key negotiations. Practice Areas: • Spatial planning, building permits, and environmental law • Arbitration • Banking and financial law • Contract law • Administrative law and public entities, public procurement • Commercial and corporate law • Construction and real estate law • Inheritance law • Employment law, public service law, and social security law • Criminal law • Family law and divorce • Private wealth and Family Office • New technologies • Civil liability

ETUDE FONTANA in Lausanne is led by Véronique Fontana , a lawyer at the bar since 1990, OAV and FSA member , and former President of the Juvenile Court . With extensive experience in criminal law and judiciary , she provides expert legal services , professional advice , and dedicated defense for her clients. Practice Areas Criminal law : crime , offense , fine , penal opposition , criminal procedure , trial before Prosecutor or Court , detention , prison risk , victim of offense , police report . Traffic law : road accident , driver , cyclist , pedestrian , speeding , drunk driving , license suspension , car sale , car repair , vehicle insurance , Via Sicura , accident victim . Civil liability : accident , damages , pedestrian hit , dog bite , property damage , fall , medical error , civil dispute . Insurance law : health insurance , disability insurance (AI) , fire insurance , private insurance , insurance claim , amicable settlement , insurance negotiation . Family law : divorce , separation , protective measures , child custody , visitation rights , alimony , paternity recognition , paternity dispute , filiation . Labor and contracts : lease , contract , mandate , real estate , sale , commercial dispute , bank contract . Administrative law : administrative authorization , construction objection , legal mortgage , license withdrawal , residence permit , tax ruling , architect , contractor , brokerage . Commerce and sale : vehicle purchase , real estate purchase , defective product , contract dispute , sale and repair , commercial transaction . ETUDE FONTANA is your trusted criminal lawyer , traffic lawyer , civil law lawyer , administrative lawyer , and family lawyer in Lausanne , providing professional legal consultation and expert defense .

. Real rights (in particular PPE, neighbours, easements) . Contract law (sales contract, gift contract, lease contract, loan contract, company contract, agency contract) . Company law (relations between partners, contestation of decisions, liquidation) . Inheritance law (in particular division, liquidation, executor's mandate) . Family law (separation/divorce, in particular liquidation of matrimonial property and property relationships) . Criminal law . Planning and construction law Laurent Kohli mainly practises in the above areas, where he has several years' experience and has handled a variety of cases.