Decandolle – De Candolle Avocats

Our firm

DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS, based in the heart of Geneva, offers you personalized advice and support. We can assist you in criminal, civil or administrative proceedings before the Swiss courts, in negotiations or other alternative dispute resolution methods, or in all your projects requiring legal support.

The lawyers at DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS are all members of the Geneva Bar and the Swiss Bar Association. At DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS, you can be assisted in French, English, German, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Russian and French LPC.

Practices

DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS assists you in all situations requiring legal support. Whether you’re an individual or a company, we can provide you with expert advice and personalized support in all your legal proceedings and negotiations. We also benefit from a network of professionals to complete our offer in line with your needs.

Criminal law

The criminal justice system calls for lawyers who are well-versed in its procedures and who know how to keep their clients out of trouble. At DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS, you’ll find advocates who will protect your interests both in court and in out-of-court settlements. Whether you’re a defendant or a victim, you’ll find professionals who are ready to listen. We also assist young people and their parents before the Juvenile Court.

Family law

Situations linked to separation, divorce, or the questioning of paternity are delicate and require personalized support. At DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS you’ll find qualified professionals to support and guide you through all family law procedures.

Adult and child protection law

Many of life’s circumstances can lead to limitations on your civil capacity. At DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS, you will find specialists who will protect your interests before the competent courts. We can also advise you on incapacity provisions and advance directives.

Inheritance law

Inheritances are often difficult to manage, especially in view of the emotion that accompanies them. At DE CANDOLLE AVOCATS you’ll find qualified professionals to support and guide you through the complexities of inheritance law.

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