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In an era where digital systems and public opinion can destroy reputations before courts ever rule, the presumption of innocence faces unprecedented challenges. When suspicion becomes machine-readable and compliance systems treat allegations as convictions, how can the rule of law survive in a world where social sanctions precede legal judgments?

Die komplexe Schweizer Finanzmarktregulierung, einschliesslich der Gesetze FINIG, FIDLEG, BankG, KAG und GwG, verlangt eine sorgfältige Analyse, um die spezifischen Anforderungen und allfälligen Bewilli­gungspflichten

A partial action is one in which a creditor only claims part of the debt owed against the debtor in court.

With their increasing importance in the Swiss financial sector, Family Offices underline the urgency of a clear legal and regulatory framework.

This comprehensive list presents country and territory names from around the world, spanning from the Cayman Islands to Western Sahara. The compilation includes both sovereign nations and dependent territories...

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has ruled that parties receiving judicial documents through international mutual legal assistance under the Hague Service Convention cannot challenge the Central Authority's decision to execute service in Switzerland. Instead, recipients must raise all objections regarding improper service, lack of notice, or due process violations directly in the main proceedings on the merits, creating significant procedural risks for parties served with cross-border judicial documents.

The Federal Tribunal of Switzerland, the country's highest court, recently dispelled the uncertainty that hung around the question of costs in connection with the precautionary taking of evidence.

The judge in Swiss civil proceedings primarily has a case management role.

Arbitration, as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, has gained broad acceptance due to its flexibility, efficiency, and ability to provide a simplified method for resolving disputes.

Switzerland is a civil law jurisdiction. Accordingly, the primary sources of legal authority are written codes and statutes, whereas case law is of less importance than in common law jurisdictions.

In a recent landmark decision (5A_114/2025 of 13 January 2026), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has resolved two long‑disputed questions of international lis pendens under Article 9(2)...

In the two and a half years since the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure came into force, cantonal and federal case law have clarified a number of questions relevant for practice.

The global pandemic has firmly thrust the Swiss litigation scene into the 21st century. In future, if things go according to the government's plans, Swiss resident witnesses will soon be able...

In a landmark and long-awaited decision dated January 12, 2026 (4A_149/2025), the Swiss Supreme Court has ruled that banks are not required to credit to clients retrocessions received from third parties in execution-only relationships...

On 17 December 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug issued an incidental ruling on a case brought by four Indonesian individuals, residents of Pari Island, against the Swiss cement producer Holcim.

Eine Darstellung der möglichst stolperfreien gesellschaftsrechtlichen. Schritte auf dem Weg von einer Seite der Landesgrenze auf die andere.

Arbitral tribunals endeavor to ensure the fair conduct of the proceedings. One issue that they may face in this context is deciding whether to allow parties to amend their claims and/or to submit new claims...

In a globalised, highly interdependent economic environment, effective enforcement of legal rights is a key business factor.