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…
Debt enforcement law : How to obtain an IOU?
6 June 2022
Your debtor has not repaid you and you are looking for his reimbursement? Try to obtain an IOU from him! Lawrence explains how to do so.
First of all, what is an IOU?
By definition, an IOU plays an important role in a debt situation, when a debtor does not pay his bills…
Are you claiming money from a debtor? You don’t know how to calculate the interest on this debt? This article explains how to do it!
In principle, the law requires the application of an interest rate on any debt as soon as the repayment period set by the creditor has…
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…
You are a creditor and won your lawsuit in court? Your debtor does not repay the amount owed to you? Lawrence explains what to do!
Your debt has not been repaid after the debtor has been ordered to pay. You won your case in court. In this case, the debtor has 20 days…
Does your debtor owe you several debts? How to proceed if this is the case? Our team tells you all about it in this article.
The creditor is not obliged to send several requests if the same debtor owes him several debts.
All claims can be combined in one lawsuit. Indeed…
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…
In Switzerland, you can drive with a blood alcohol level below 0.25 mg/L or 0.50 ‰.
There is a special limit for new drivers: If you are in possession of a trial license, there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving in the first 12 months after it is…
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…
General enquiries: Drinking and driving in Switzerland: what are the limits? What are the risks?
6 June 2022
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…