Acquisition and prescription

Ownership often seems self-evident, but in practice, disputes regularly arise over land, easements, plot boundaries, and other property rights. Through long-term use of land or a building, or unclear plot boundaries, ownership can, under certain circumstances, be acquired, or a legal claim can be lost through prescription. These are legally complex matters that can have major consequences for public authorities, real estate investors, and businesses. We advise and litigate on all aspects of prescription and acquisition, with attention to both the legal and practical interests involved.

Case examples

We advised a real estate investor on the (risks of) prescription affecting a portion of a plot that legally belongs to them but is no longer visually regarded as part of their plot.