Criminal law and
criminal procedure
Legal assessment of matters involving criminal law, advice on procedural rights, and assistance with preparing reports and formal complaints to the prosecuting authorities.
Philippe von Planta · Swiss lawyer · Basel
Legal clarity.
In the digital world too.
Legal advice for individuals and businesses, with a particular focus on criminal law, cybercrime and cybersecurity.
8years in
legal practice
legal practice
>12years of experience
as a public prosecutor
as a public prosecutor
5years establishing and leading
a specialist cybercrime unit
a specialist cybercrime unit
>7years of experience
as a speaker
as a speaker
Areas of focus
Understand the law.
Know your options.
A sound assessment is the basis for informed decisions. Our advice combines experience in criminal law with an understanding of digital risks and their practical consequences.
We know cybercrime first-hand.
Practical experience as a public prosecutor and head of a specialist cybercrime unit.
Criminal law and
Cybercrime and
cybersecurity
Specialist advice on the legal and organisational aspects of digital crime, from prevention and responsibilities to handling cyberattacks, online fraud and digital extortion.
Support and
coordination with authorities
Legal support for individuals and businesses affected by crime. Organising the facts and available evidence, preparing criminal complaints, and coordinating with prosecuting authorities and appointed IT specialists.
For SMEs and businesses
Be prepared.
Act when it matters.
Legal support and practical knowledge for your business, available on demand or through an ongoing advisory relationship.
Advice · On demand / as a service
Cybercrime advice
for your business.
An external legal point of contact for digital risks, specific incidents and organisational questions.
- Legal assessment of cyber risks and incidents
- Support with internal incident response procedures
- Coordination with appointed IT specialists and authorities
On demand for a specific matter, or as ongoing advice within an agreed scope of services.
Enquire about adviceCourses and workshops · On demand
Recognise cybercrime.
Respond effectively.
Tailored training for staff, managers and executive teams, with practical cases and specific guidance.
- Phishing, social engineering and CEO fraud
- Ransomware and digital extortion
- Incident response, reporting channels and legal risks
Content and scope are tailored to your business, participants and specific needs.
Enquire about trainingFor expats and newcomers
New in town?
We’ll guide you through.
A new home brings new questions. Advo-k-tur helps you understand Swiss law and plan your next steps with confidence.
Enquire about expat adviceWorking in Switzerland
Understand your employment contract, your rights and obligations, and clarify questions about your employment.
Finding your feet at home
Have your tenancy agreement reviewed and get advice on rent, deposits, defects or termination.
Navigating everyday legal matters
Make sense of contracts and correspondence from authorities, understand your options and discuss what to do next.
Other areas of law
Advice for everyday life
and business.
Beyond its core areas of focus, Advo-k-tur also assists with legal questions in private and business life.
Employment law
Advice for employees and employers on employment contracts, termination, employment references, duties of care and workplace disputes.
Contract law
Reviewing and drafting contracts, advice on breaches of contract, and support in finding out-of-court solutions.
Data protection and IT law
Advice on handling personal data, data breaches and agreements with IT service providers.
Tenancy law
Advice on tenancy agreements, rent, termination, defects and disputes arising from tenancies.
Your contact
Philippe von Planta
lic. iur. · Swiss lawyer
Philippe von Planta combines eight years in legal practice with more than twelve years of experience as a public prosecutor. Over five years, he established and led a cantonal specialist cybercrime unit.
His work covered complex domestic and international criminal proceedings, cybercrime and international mutual legal assistance, including coordination meetings at Eurojust.
He has particular experience with coercive measures in criminal proceedings and with the seizure and confiscation of assets, including cryptoassets.
Our location
Visiting
the firm.
The offices are on the first floor, one level above the entrance, at St. Jakob-Strasse 54 in Basel. Meetings by appointment.
Client parking
Parking spaces are available for clients.
Contact
How can we help?
Call us or briefly describe your enquiry by email.
Meetings by appointment.
Office / visiting address
Advo-k-turPhilippe von Planta
St. Jakob-Strasse 54
1st floor
4052 Basel
Postal address
Advo-k-tur Philippe von PlantaPostfach
4010 Basel
Getting here
Parking spaces are available for clients.
The «Denkmal» stop on tram line 15 is close by. The office is approximately a 15-minute walk from Basel SBB railway station.
Plan your route with Google MapsSee the locationAn enquiry alone does not establish a client relationship. Acceptance of an engagement and its scope are expressly agreed. If needed, we can agree on an appropriate channel for sending confidential documents.