Reinforcement in Lucerne!
From September 2024, we are pleased to welcome Ms Zinarin Nergiz to the secretarial team at the Pilatushof law firm.
How long do I have to pay child support?
The maintenance obligation towards children generally ends when the children reach the age of majority, i.e. 18 years of age (Art. 277 Para. 1 ZGB). However, there is an exception to this rule: if your child has not yet completed their first full education by the time they turn 18, the maintenance obligation continues to apply in accordance with Art. 277 Para. 2 ZGB until the child has completed their education.
Reinforcement in Lucerne!
From July 2024, Ms. Samira Andreozzi will join the secretarial team of the Pilatushof law firm.
New membership!
We are pleased to be a member of LAWROPE – International Group of Lawyers since January 2024. The network of 18 law firms from 16 different countries with representatives throughout Europe, North and South America is an enrichment for our law firm and allows us to solve cross-border legal issues in a client-centred and professional manner.
Happy New Year!
Every year, the night sky lights up in bright colours on New Year’s Eve and fireworks go off all over the world. However, setting off fireworks is not always permitted and – if done incorrectly – can go very wrong.
New addition!
As of December 2023, Ms Julia Manetsch will join the Pilatushof law firm team. With her friendly and upbeat manner, she will be an ideal addition to the team. Welcome – we look forward to welcoming you!
Come to stay: The new data protection law applies from today
Its entry into force comes as no surprise. But time is passing quickly. What are the consequences if the requirements that apply from today are not complied with?
Trademark registration in anticipation
Anyone who registers a trademark without actually using it and only in order to obtain financial compensation is acting in abuse of rights (BGer 4A_458/2022).
Congratulations on passing the final apprenticeship examination with an honorary certificate!
Oliver Schnüriger passed his final apprenticeship examination to become an EFZ commercial clerk with an honorary certificate. We congratulate him warmly on this sensational achievement and are proud of him.
The course of debt collection proceedings
In Switzerland, there are basically three types of debt collection – debt collection for seizure, pledge realisation or bankruptcy. This article will roughly illustrate the procedure.