Land Use and Planning Law
Convergence Avocats advises you on all matters related to land use and planning in Geneva, whether concerning a project’s compliance with zoning plans, obtaining or challenging building permits, or contesting protection or planning measures. Our assistance covers projects in building zones as well as agricultural land or protected areas.
Services
Oppositions
- Opposition Procedures
- Site plans, zoning modifications, land use plans, etc.
Plan Approvals
- Assistance and negotiation with authorities in plan approval procedures
- Opposition and appeals against plan approval decisions
Expropriations
- Formal and Material Expropriation
- Opposition to the principle of expropriation and compensation claims
- Negotiations with authorities
- Appeals before competent judicial authorities
Appeals
- Appeals against the refusal or granting of building permits
- Appeals against the adoption of planning schemes (master plans / zoning plans)
- Appeals against expropriation decisions
Advisory
- Legal opinions and assistance in developing projects compliant with planning regulations
Litigation
- Agricultural zones, industrial and artisanal zones, residential or protected zones
Environment
- Environmental Law
- Protection of water, forests, landscapes, etc.
Negotiations
- Negotiation with authorities
- Participation in public inquiries
