Kellerhals Carrard is notable for its representation of public authorities, institutions and companies in the management of administrative procedures following legal orders. The team also has capabilities across the full range of constitutional and administrative law matters, both domestically and internationally. Christoph Jäger specialises in public infrastructure, public procurement, public construction and planning law matters. Isabelle Romy is a key port of call for environmental and construction issues, while Ivan Paparelli leads the dispute resolution side of the practice. Bernd Hauck primarily advises international clients looking to transfer their business operations to Switzerland. The four jointly lead the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Christoph Jäger's team has great expertise in both public and environmental law.'
- ‘Christoph Jäger shows a careful approach towards obstacles and can change perspectives in a very useful way.’
- 'Exceptional team spirit.'
- 'A very deep knowledge of the concerned topics.'
- 'Even on our complex projects, we always receive expert, practical advice and support, and very quickly too.'
- 'Working with them is straightforward and characterised by a strong team spirit.'
Key clients
- Vigier Holding AG
- Helvetas
- Swiss Post Ltd
- AVAG Umwelt AG
- BKW Energie AG
- eOperations Schweiz AG
- Conference of Cantonal Directors of Building, Planning and Environment
- Bovida Real Estate AG
- Office for Integration and Social Affairs of the Canton of Bern
- Office for Municipalities and Spatial Planning of the Canton of Bern
- Grande Cariçaie/ARSUD
- Ville de Lausanne
Work highlights
Advised Swiss Post on the CHF60m development and permitting of a new parcel distribution centre on a former industrial site in the Canton of Berne.
Represented Société coopérative Migros Genève in an appeal against provisions of the new cantonal waste law of Geneva.
Advised the City of Lausanne on legal issues related to dioxin soil contamination in a residential area.
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Practice head
Christoph Jäger; Isabelle Romy; Ivan Paparelli; Bernd Hauck