The Legal 500

Continuing our practice of regularly updating our clients on changes in the Russian legislation, in this legal alert we would like to inform you that as of September 1, 2011, the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation will introduce a new procedure for assessing working conditions in workplaces. 1 [1] Results of workplace assessments with respect to the working conditions conducted before September 1, 2011 (in accordance with the procedure currently in effect 2 [2]) will remain valid up until the next regular assessment.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

Unfair Competition Law

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.

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

Distribution channel management – Swiss competition law risks

Competition rules for online distribution clarified