CreditorDebt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

Debt enforcement law: I made a loan to a company that went bankrupt two years later. How do I get my money back? 

You loaned a considerable amount of money to a company, but it went bankrupt two years later without paying you back. This is a difficult situation, but it is possible to get your money back. Lawrence tells you how to do it.  First of all, what is “bankruptcy”? A business declares bankruptcy if it can no longer pay its debts to its creditors.  Bankruptcy can also be caused by…
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CreditorDebt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

Debt enforcement law: I lent money to my best friend without signing a contract. How do I get my money back?

Loans in a close relationship, whether between friends or family, can cause difficulties if they are not repaid. Your best friend doesn’t pay you back? We explain what to do.  The importance of dialogue: Your best friend owes you money and hasn’t paid you back yet. Before taking legal action, Lawrence advises you to talk to him. After all, this is your best friend we’re talking…
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Criminal LawLCR

General enquiries: Victim of a road accident: what are my rights?

You have been the victim of a road accident and wish to start legal action against the perpetrator. This article explains what you can do.  Be responsive! It is important to take legal and administrative action from the moment of the accident. If you are unable to do this, a relative can take care of it. Take as many photos of the accident site as possible and collect evidence, it may be…
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Criminal LawLCR

General enquiries: I've been speeding: what do I risk?

Penalties for speeding depend on the location of the offense and its seriousness. Speed cameras record speeding and usually lead to a fine. If the excess is very high, the license is withdrawn and the offense can be entered in the criminal record. The speed limits in…
Criminal LawLCR

General enquiries: Drinking and driving in Switzerland: what are the limits? What are the risks? 

Would you like to find out about the legal limits for drinking and driving in Switzerland? Read this article! For all motor vehicles and boats (even pedal boats, yes!), the permitted alcohol level must be less than 0.25 mg/L or 0.5 ‰. If this limit is exceeded, the individual who committed the offence is liable to administrative penalties (warning, fine, withdrawal of licence) or criminal…
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