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Holman Fenwick Willan LLP

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Business interruption insurance: importance of understanding cover

Business interruption insurance is often a key component of a company’s business continuity plan. The insurance is designed to compensate an insured for the financial effect of the interruption or interference to that business as a result of physical damage to an insured property or other key external events, such as damage at a supplier’s or customer’s premises. The intention is to restore the business to the same financial position as if the loss had not occurred, subject always to the terms and conditions of the policy.  

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Latest developments in planning and zoning

In Le Temps, the daily newspaper of reference of Western Switzerland, Yves de Coulon analyses the latest developments in the field of planning and zoning: Weber Initiative, Landscape Initiative, recent modifications of the Federal Law on planning and zoning, what consequences on the cantons' autonomy in the area of planning and zoning?

- BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC
Lump Sum taxation

The head of our tax practice group, partner Dominique Christin, summarises the legal requirements to obtain a lump sum taxation status in Switzerland and in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud.

- BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC
Amendments to Subordination Agreements

Amendments to Subordination Agreements may become necessary after the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed its practice on subordinated claims in insolvency proceedings.

- Walder Wyss Ltd
Too-Big-To-Fail: New Regulatory Capital Regime in Switzerland

In turmoil gripping numerous national economies around the world in the course of recent financial crisis has. among other issues, laid bare the threat posed by institutions having become too big to fail or, even worse, too big to save.

- Staiger, Schwald & Partner
"Say on Pay" in Switzerland: New Corporation Law Bill on the Finishing Line

"Say on Pay" - the shareholder approval of executive compensation - has been a hot topic around the globe for years.

- Homburger
Abusive General Terms and Conditions in Switzerland: Tightening the Instruments of...

Unfair Competition Law

- Homburger
Revisions to the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration

The Swiss Rules of International Arbitration have been revised to increase the speed of arbitrations and the flexibility of arbitral tribunals, while strengthening the institution of administrating the rules.

- Homburger
INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING LAW BRIEFING

The insolvency of Petroplus has increased the few debt moratorium cases by one and reminded us of its importance.

- Froriep Renggli
SWISS COMPETITION LAW BRIEFING

Distribution channel management – Swiss competition law risks

- Froriep Renggli
Swiss IP & Technology briefing

Competition rules for online distribution clarified

- Froriep Renggli