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Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG for construction and planning law, inheritance law, Certified Specialsts SBA Construction and Real Estate Law and Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law.

Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG in Lucerne is a leading law firm in the fields of construction and planning law, estate and inheritance law, real estate law as well as energy and environmental law (BILANZ/PME, "Top Law Firm 2024").

Our recognised Attorneys at Law hold Certified Specialist SBA titels in Construction and Real Estate Law as well as Inheritance Law and provide advice for private individuals, communities, SMEs as well as national companies and international corporations throughout Switzerland.

For the drawing up of public deeds and all other notarial services, our notary's office is at your disposal.

Our mediator accompanies and guides you in mediations in the out-of-court development of constructive solutions.

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Charging station for electric vehicles in condominium

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Electric vehicles have long been part of everyday life. But how can a private charging station be implemented in a condominium owners’ association in a legally compliant manner? What majorities are required,…

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Summer event 2026

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This year’s summer event took us to the Campus Sursee. There, a construction challenge awaited us as a team event, with a fitting connection to our work in construction law.

In three groups, we completed six…

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HOFSTETTER connect

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**The event will be held in German**

With HOFSTETTER connect, we address current topics from our advisory practice and provide insights into issues that are currently relevant. The presentations will be…

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Natural publicity in condominium?

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Can a missing doorway opening revoke an existing special right of use? The Federal Court answers no in ruling 5A_422/2024 and confirms the central importance of subdivision plans and deeds of establishment in…

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New employee

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We are pleased to welcome Silvio Fleischlin, MLaw, Attorney at Law, to our team at Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG.

After studying law at the University of Lucerne, he first completed a court internship at…

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Appealable interlocutory decision - yes or no?

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Interlocutory decision received—file an immediate appeal? Not necessarily, because preliminary and interlocutory decisions can often only be challenged before the Federal Supreme Court under strict conditions.…

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New partner

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We are very pleased that Stefan Mundhaas, MLaw, Attorney at Law and CAS Environmental Law and Enforcement, is now a new partner of Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat.

His professional expertise, his commitment…

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Federal Supreme Court provides clarity: No suspension of time limits in judicial debt enforcement and bankruptcy summary proceedings

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In the leading decision BGer 5A_989/2025 of 27th of March 2026, the Federal Supreme Court makes it clear that in judicial SchKG summary proceedings such as bankruptcy and proceedings for setting aside an…

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Lex Koller: new rules for real estate purchases in Switzerland

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The consultation on the revision of Lex Koller is underway. Among other things, it is planned to introduce a permit requirement for third-country nationals with a B permit when acquiring a primary residence, as…

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Presentation at the Swiss Association of Cantonal Real Estate Valuation Experts (SVKG)

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Today, our Attorneys at Law Domino Hofstetter and André Bucher had the opportunity to speak at the summer conference of the Swiss Association of Cantonal Real Estate Valuation Experts (SVKG) in Grangeneuve FR.

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Computation of limitation periods in building permit procedures

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A recent Federal Supreme Court ruling deals with A-Post-Plus delivery. Our latest blog post explains what this means for practice – concise and easy to understand

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New employee

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We are delighted to have André Bucher, MLaw and attorney-at-law, join Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG as a valuable addition to our team.

A warm welcome to the team and all the best for your start, dear…

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Federal Council wants to speed up planning and building permit procedures

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Good news for builders: Federal Council wants to speed up planning and building permit procedures 

The Federal Council has identified the following reasons for the very long planning and building permit…

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Recusal in building permission procedures

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When do municipal councillors or administrative staff have to recuse themselves in building permit proceedings? A recent court ruling by the Federal Supreme Court brings clarity showing that he requirements for…

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New Blog on mortgage certificates

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New noise control regulations

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The amendments to the Environmental Protection Act relating to noise protection and the revised Noise Protection Ordinance will come into force on 1 April 2026. This will significantly clarify the noise-related…

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We are hiring

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Whether as a lawyer, for a legal internship or simply for a spontaneous application:

Apply now and become part of our team. You can find our open positions here. 

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New 60-day complaint period since 1 January 2026

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Since 1 January 2026, far-reaching changes have been in force in the Swiss Code of Obligations for property purchase and works contracts. Buyers and customers now benefit from a mandatory 60-day notice period…

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KMU Netzwerk Rigi visiting us

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How do estate planning and advance care directives work for entrepreneurs? The KMU Netzwerk Rigi visited us. If you would also like to make provisions for your business, feel free to get in touch with us.

 

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Webinar: ‘HVAC industry – liability issues in practice’

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The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector is subject to technical requirements, complex contractual relationships and legal regulations. If damage occurs – for example, due to faulty…

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Top Law Firm 2025

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Awarded - for the seventh time in a row!

Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG was once again recognized as one of the best law firms in Switzerland in the BILANZ Ranking 2025.

This repeated recognition confirms…

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Top Law Firm 2026

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Honoured for the eighth consecutive year

We are delighted that Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG has once again been named one of the top law firms in 2026 by BILANZ and PME.

This renewed recognition…

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Career Event

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Hofstetter Advokatur & Notariat AG at the Career Event 2025 of the University of Lucerne!

At this year's career event, we had the opportunity to present our law firm to future lawyers. Our trainee lawyers Lion…

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Winterevent 2025

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After a leisurely round of pizza including a Super-G run, we went to Studio Ola, where everyone was allowed to make their own chancery cup.

Thank you dear Melissa for your patience.

After 2.5 hours of…

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New Employee

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We are pleased to welcome MLaw Rebecca Sigrist and BLaw Lionel Schmidig as trainee lawyers. Welcome Rebecca and Lionel. 

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Guest article in Revimagazin

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Guest article in Revimagazin from December 2024 by Domino Hofstetter. She provides information on the builder's lien and the associated challenges for builders.

You can find the link to the magazine here.