Services
The law firm of Gabriele Banfi assists private and corporate clients in domestic proceedings and matters involving international elements.
Services are provided in Italian, German, French and English.
The Firm’s work ranges from preventive legal advice to litigation before courts and public authorities in civil, criminal and administrative matters.
The Firm also acts in arbitration, both as arbitrator and as counsel to a party.
Each mandate is structured with due regard to the interaction between different areas of law and to the procedural and financial consequences of the available options.
Where necessary, the Firm works with qualified correspondent lawyers and professionals in Switzerland and abroad.
Criminal law
The Firm represents accused persons, private claimants and third parties affected by procedural measures such as seizures, confiscation or other measures affecting assets or rights.
Its work includes preventive advice, criminal defence, assistance to injured parties and representation at the various levels of the court system.
The Firm also handles international mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and proceedings involving cross-border elements.
Civil law
The Firm advises and represents clients in civil disputes, with particular experience in inheritance law and rights in rem.
Its work may concern the interpretation and performance of agreements, the protection of ownership and other rights in rem, and disputes between heirs or relating to the composition and division of estates.
Banking law
The Firm assists clients in disputes with banks, asset managers and other financial intermediaries.
Its work includes reviewing documents, assessing potential liability, conducting negotiations and representing clients before courts or arbitral tribunals.
Insurance law
The Firm advises and represents clients in disputes concerning insurance coverage, benefits, liability and relationships between insured persons, beneficiaries and insurers.
Its experience includes having represented a major insurance group in litigation in the Canton of Ticino.
Debt enforcement and bankruptcy law
The Firm handles debt collection, debt enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as interim and protective measures, including attachments and asset-freezing measures.
It also assists with the recognition and enforcement in Switzerland of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Administrative law
The Firm assists private and corporate clients in dealings with administrative authorities, with particular experience in immigration law.
Its work includes advice, representation in administrative proceedings and the drafting of objections and appeals.