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Adult Protection

Adults who experience impairment or insufficiency in managing their personal affairs may lack the capacity to safeguard their own interests. Competent authorities may consequently restrict their rights and freedoms by appointing a guardian or arranging for their residence in a care facility. These measures aim to protect the individuals’ interests and assets while preserving their autonomy as much as possible.

Our team assists adults facing challenges and their family members in ensuring that any implemented measures are proportionate and adhere to legal safeguards.

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NEWS Family Law

Josef Alkatout joins the International Academy of Family Lawyers

Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce that Head of Family Law Josef Alkatout has just joined the International Academy of Family Lawyers – IAFL as a new Fellow. Subject...
27 January 2026

AIJA Wealth Lab : Bringing the next generation into the family fold | Geneva, 13-15 November

Josef Alkatout (Family), Julia Henninger (Private Clients) and Jérémie Sommaruga (Tax) will represent Borel & Barbey at the upcoming AIJA Wealth Lab: Bringing the Next Generation into the Family Fold,...
10 November 2025

Name Change – New Parliamentary Developments and a Reminder for Cohabiting Couples

The question of family names has once again come to the forefront of debates in Switzerland. Since 2013, married couples have no longer been able to bear a double surname...
7 October 2025