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Sending employees abroad regularly raises a number of legal and administrative questions. After the initial preliminary review (as described in part one), a more detailed analysis of the individual risk areas is required

Employees are generally vital for the success of a business operation. Merger & acquisition (M&A) transactions («Transactions») regularly affect the employees of a target business...

In order to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Swiss Federal Council enacted several ordinances which account for certain measures, also concerning general meetings, respectively more generally...

The key advantages of a Swiss Private Trust Company (PTC) are the additional elements of control and discretion which the PTC can provide.

Art. 8 et seq. of the preliminary draft of the new Federal Act on Space Operations ("PD-SOA") govern the licensing requirements for companies engaged in space operations.

Switzerland's new Transparency Act requires companies to identify and report beneficial owners based on control thresholds and governance rights. This analysis examines how M&A transactions, investor agreements, and contractual veto rights trigger reporting obligations, exploring five critical considerations for structuring deals while maintaining compliance with the federal Transparency Register requirements.

Kellerhals Carrard with deskbird AG on its Series B financing round deskbird, European leader in revolutionizing workplace management with its cutting-edge solutions, empowers organizations to optimize office utilization...

Konflikte am Arbeitsplatz beeinträchtigen das Arbeitsklima. Sie wirken sich häufig negativ auf Gesundheit, Moral und Leistung der Mitarbeitenden Massnahmen zur Konfliktprävention...

In parts 1-3 of our series "Strategic use of global employee mobility", we explained how companies can attract international specialists in a targeted manner...

On 24 January 2023, FINMA issued its Guidance 01/2023 on developments in the management of climate risks. Building on previous communications...

Discover the requirements and benefits of pursuing a Stock Exchange listing in Switzerland. Switzerland, known for its financial stability and regulatory prowess...

The reform to stabilise the AHV, which was approved by the people and the cantons, came into force on 1 January 2024.

30 August 2023, the Swiss Federal Council launched a consultation procedure on a bill to strengthen the anti-money laundering framework.

In a judgment dated December 23, 2003, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court clarified the rules governing international mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and in particular clarified the principle of proportionality which constitutes a limit to the transmission of evidence taken in Switzerland to a Requesting State. SSC decision 23.12.2003, case 1A.223/2003

1 Wer dem Versicherungsunternehmen den Antrag zum Abschlusse eines Versicherungsvertrages gestellt und für die Annahme keine kürzere Frist gesetzt hat, bleibt 14 Tage gebunden.

The Trump II administration's tariffs – whether as "reciprocal tariffs" or as part of political "deals" – are currently one of the most discussed topics in cross-border trade.

Changing consumer trends have influenced some aspects of commercial disputes.

Manuel Arroyo is an attorney-at-law and partner with meyerlustenberger in Zurich, as well as an established author on the subject of arbitration. Here, Dr. Arroyo shares his thoughts with us on business in Switzerland.