Construction and Real Estate Law
Holder of several trainings in the field of construction and real estate law and with extensive professional experience, Mr. Christian Petermann provides his clients with technical and legal knowledge in this area.
Mr Christian Petermann has a good control of real estate valuations by DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), a method that has become essential for real estate experts, as well as technical SIA standards, essential tools to offer its clients impeccable legal advice and defense services.
Property management
Drafting of contractual documents relating to portfolio, facility and real estate management
Property law and law of neighbours
Analysis and optimisation of situations arising from the land register Advice and preparation of contracts relating to the law of neighbours, in particular, easement agreements Establishment of condominium ownership and dreafting of the necessary regulations Assistance with neighbour-law disputes
Real estate transactions (purchase contracts)
Due diligence in connection with real estate transactions Advice and support for investors in purchasing and transaction negotiations Drawing up purchase contracts and other acquisition agreements Scrutinising real estate aspects of M&A transactions Private notary services (where permitted under cantonal law)
Construction insurance
Advice and support in relation to owner’s liability, builder’s liability and professional liability insurance Coordination with a view to optimal insurance cover
Public procurement law
The relevant specialists, SBA construction and real estate lawyers have experience in drawing up tender specifications and in advising and supporting companies and communities in cantonal and federal procurement procedures.
Work and planning contracts
Support for institutional and private project owners in planning, developing and implementing construction projects and/or in property development Support and advice for project owners regarding the conclusion of development, planner and contractor agreements (in particular general planning agreements, main contractor agreements, architect agreements - general contractor agreements, always optimised according to work contract law/ SIA standards) Contracts management (in particular coordination of necessary agreements) Conducting legal cases relating to construction and billing Assisting architects, engineers and building project consultants with contract drafting Conducting remuneration litigation Enforcement of rights in case of defects
Tenancy law
Advice and support for owners and commercial tenants in rental and leasing contract negotiations (in particular for special-purpose real estate such as shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, etc.) Analysing and optimising rental contracts Conducting legal cases relating to tenancy law
Environmental law
The relevant specialists SBA construction and real estate lawyers have expertise in the core areas of environmental law, in particular waste management (waste disposal, recovery and facilities), disused hazardous sites and inherited pollution, soil protection, noise pollution, air pollution control (emissions of atmospheric pollutants and smells), non-ionising radiation (high-voltage lines, mobile phone masts), environmental impact assessments, water legislation, nature protection and cultural heritage protection (building conservation, designation of protected areas).
Spatial planning law and public construction law
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The relevant specialists SBA construction and real estate lawyers advise and represent owners or communities in spatial planning procedures (establishment of land use plans and design plans). They assist communities and private clients in construction permit procedures and the associated legal cases before administrations and courts.
Advice and support in case of problems related to legal mortgages of builders and entrepreneurs
Contract law
Work contracts
Service contracts
Litigation arising from commercial contracts
License, distribution or franchise operations
Shareholder agreements
Other areas of law
Mr. Petermann's fields of intervention go beyond those presented to you online.
For any question relating to a legal field not specifically mentioned, the Lawyer is able to provide a personalized service as a general practitioner or, if the case requires specific expertise, to indicate a female or a male specialized colleague.