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Defend your rights β€” without fearing legal costs

A dispute with your employer, landlord or service provider can quickly cost thousands of francs in legal fees. Legal protection insurance lets you defend your rights with complete peace of mind.

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Legal disputes: an everyday risk that is often underestimated

  • In Switzerland, lawyer fees can exceed CHF 300–500 per hour β€” even a simple dispute can cost several thousand francs
  • Conflicts with landlords, employers or insurers are common and can drag on for years
  • Most people give up on asserting their rights due to fear of the costs involved
  • Swiss legal proceedings involve unpredictable court fees, expert costs and appeal costs
  • Many home insurance policies include RC but not legal protection β€” the confusion is widespread

This service is right for you if…

You are a tenant and want protection in the event of a dispute with your landlord
You are an employee who wants to be able to challenge a decision by your employer
You have a vehicle and want to be covered in case of a legal dispute after an accident
You have children and want to cover school or family disputes
You are an active consumer (e-commerce, contractors, contracts) who wants protection
You own a property in Switzerland

Our approach: the right coverage for your actual risks

  • β†’ We analyse your profile (tenant, homeowner, employee, self-employed) to identify your priority legal risks
  • β†’ We compare market offers based on areas covered, cost limits and deductibles
  • β†’ We explain important exclusions (prior disputes, waiting period, ongoing disputes)
  • β†’ We recommend relevant optional modules: employment law, divorce, road traffic, internet
  • β†’ We manage the subscription and explain how to activate your cover when needed
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What we optimise for you

Employment law

Wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unpaid overtime: defend your rights against your employer.

Tenancy law

Disputes with landlord, early termination, security deposit, contested service charges.

Road traffic law

Accidents, challenging fines, licence suspension: legal support for all traffic-related disputes.

Family law

Divorce, child custody, inheritance, maintenance: coverage for complex family proceedings.

Consumer law

Defective products, online scams, unfair contracts: enforce your consumer rights.

Preventive legal advice

Most policies include telephone or online access to lawyers for advice before you act.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • βœ— Thinking that home liability insurance includes legal protection β€” these are two separate covers
  • βœ— Taking out a policy with a 3-month waiting period and wanting to use it immediately for an existing dispute
  • βœ— Ignoring coverage limits β€” a limit that is too low can be insufficient for a lengthy dispute
  • βœ— Not reporting the claim early enough β€” the insurer must validate the case BEFORE you engage a lawyer
  • βœ— Choosing only traffic cover without covering tenancy or employment risks
  • βœ— Taking out an individual policy when a family policy would cover all household members

Our step-by-step process

01

Profile analysis

20 min

We identify your main legal risks based on your situation: tenant, homeowner, employee, family.

02

Comparing offers

48h

We compare policies from the main insurers (Protekta, CAP, DAS, AXA-ARAG, Generali) based on your needs.

03

Subscription and activation

1 week

We manage the subscription and explain the procedure for activating your cover in the event of a dispute.

What our clients say

"My landlord refused to return my security deposit. Thanks to legal protection, a lawyer took on my case β€” I got everything back without paying a single franc."

Claire F.

Lausanne

CHF 8'500 in costs avoided

"Dismissed without legal notice, I was worried about procedure costs. Legal protection covered all fees and I received compensation."

Jean-Pierre M.

Geneva

Wrongful dismissal won

"A family policy for CHF 25/month covers all our risks: tenancy, employment, vehicle and even children's school disputes. A worthwhile investment."

Dubois Family

Vaud

Comprehensive protection

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Frequently asked questions

Liability insurance (RC) covers damage YOU cause to third parties. Legal protection insurance covers legal fees when YOU need to defend your rights or take action against someone. They are two complementary, not interchangeable, covers.

Yes, most policies have a 3-month waiting period after taking out cover. This means you cannot use the cover for a dispute that arose in the first 3 months. This is why it is recommended to take out cover before you have a problem.

In most cases, yes. The insurer covers the fees up to the contractual limit. Some policies offer their in-house lawyers first for simple cases.

A minimum coverage of CHF 300'000 is recommended for civil proceedings in Switzerland. Some property or commercial disputes may exceed this amount. We analyse your situation to recommend the right level.

Some policies include criminal defence (defending yourself as an accused), others do not. Fees for criminal proceedings can be very high. We check this specific cover if you need it.

Marc-Antoine Segui

+41 76 779 0449
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