Lukas Polivka

lic. iur., Attorney-at-Law, LL.M.

Lukas Polivka, born in 1967, practices law both as counsellor and in court for companies, private individuals and institutions. The focus of his activities falls on civil law, contract and commercial law, often concerning legal issues related to construction and real estate (mainly defending landlords’ rights and dealing with condominium ownership). He also contributes his expertise and experience to various boards of directors and foundation boards.

Practice areas

  • Civil law
  • Contract and commercial law
  • Construction and planning law
  • Corporate and company law
  • Procedural and foreclosure law (national and international)

Professional career

  • Lecturer in debt collection and bankruptcy law for the training course for Certified Property Managers at SVIT Swiss Real Estate School AG (since 2004)
  • Lecturer in tenancy law for the training course for Certified Property Managers at SVIT Swiss Real Estate School AG (since 2004)
  • Partner with NEOVIUS (since 2010)
  • First associate and then self-employed attorney-at-law in Basel for many years (since 1994)

Education

  • University of Zurich (LL.M. International Business Law, 2000)
  • Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, 1994
  • University of Basel (lic. iur., 1991)

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Other activities

  • Bar Association of Basel-Stadt (substitute member of the Court of Honour)
  • Swiss Real Estate Association SVIT, Section of the two Basel Cantons (board member)
  • Traffic League of the two Basel Cantons (board member)
  • Lecturer in tenancy law for the training course for Certified Property Managers at SVIT Swiss Real Estate School AG
  • Lecturer in debt collection and bankruptcy law for the training course for Certified Property Managers at SVIT Swiss Real Estate School AG
  • Mandates at several boards of directors and foundation boards

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Basel Bar Association
  • Swiss Real Estate Association SVIT, Section of the two Basel Cantons
  • SPECTRUM - Organisation for entrepreneurs and senior executives

Publications

  • Co-author of SVIT commentary on tenancy law (Das schweizerische Mietrecht), 4th edition, Zurich 2018
  • Die gerichtliche Zuständigkeit in arbeitsrechtlichen Streitigkeiten nach revidiertem Lugano-Übereinkommen (Veröffentlichungen aus dem Nachdiplomstudium Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht der Universität Zürich und dem Europa Institut Zürich, 2001 Volume 14)
  • Several articles on tenancy law issues published in MRA MietRecht Aktuell

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