Spatial planning law

Public entities operating in the field of spatial planning can find themselves in need of expert advice for the interpretation of the regulatory framework and to correctly comply to the spatial planning laws. In other cases, they may require legal assistance in the context of appeals presented against a spatial planning act or a legal opinion on the evaluation of some specific aspects of a building permit request.

Both companies and individuals, active in the real estate sector, are also often confronted with spatial planning issues that require in-depth knowledge of the relevant procedures and regulations.

Our professionals dealing with spatial planning matters are recognized specialists in this sector, and boast years of experience within the governmental and judicial sectors covering highly relevant roles. They are therefore able to support our clients in all situations involving aspects of municipal, cantonal and federal law. Their advice can cover matters of public construction law, expropriation law and environmental law.

Our strengths

Our professionals can proudly boast a wide expertise in the field of spatial planning law. Many of them have gained professional experience within the Department of the Territory and within the Administrative Court. They have had the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the most diverse aspects of public law, including the assessment of building permits, the realization of spatial plans, the environmental law impacts of shopping centres and other traffic generating infrastructures and the expropriation procedures.

Our professionals have also gained relevant experience as members of cantonal and federal associations devoted to the specific issues of spatial planning and environmental law.

The manner in which we operate, characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, by direct relations and a mutual respect with the public administrations, allows us to tackle any legal issues our clients may have.

The combination of our diverse expertise in the fields of spatial planning, environmental law and real estate investment, allows us to help our clients to solve any legal issue related to these fields of law.

Our specialists in spatial planning law