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The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, also known as the "Vienna Convention" (hereinafter the "CISG" or the "Convention")...

The revised Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) will extend comprehensive regulatory requirements to advisors involved in real estate transactions valued at CHF 5 million or more, effective October 1, 2026.

The Swiss legal framework for private insurance is based in particular on the laws and regulations set out below.

The ICC's 2025 Dispute Resolution Statistics reveal a global arbitration system operating at near-record levels, with 894 new cases and 1,869 pending matters. The data exposes evolving patterns in regional dispute resolution, expedited procedures, and institutional oversight, while highlighting persistent challenges in efficiency, diversity, and award quality that are reshaping how parties approach international commercial arbitration.

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue

In Switzerland, the concept of fraud carries a predominantly criminal connotation, as an offence punishable under the Swiss Criminal Code (SCC).

The key issue in this judgment of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court 6B_540/2025 was the interpretation of Art. 10(3) DPA, which sets a strict 90-day cap on substitute imprisonment for unpaid fines (at CHF 30/day). The Federal Supreme Court reversed the lower court's approach, holding that the 90-day limit acts as an absolute ceiling ("Sperrwirkung") that cannot be exceeded regardless of the fine amount. Consequently, the defendant was fully released from paying the CHF 45,000 fine since his pre-trial detention already exceeded the maximum conversion period.

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude...

Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with legal advice, business inquiries, and professional services tailored to your needs.

Cross-border investigations frequently involve the transfer, review and disclosure of sensitive information across multiple jurisdictions. Companies operating in or with Switzerland must navigate...

Conséquences sur le délai pour former opposition à une ordonnance pénale de la désignation d'une autorité de poursuite pénale comme domicile...

En réponse aux standards internationaux en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et le financement du terrorisme, la Suisse introduit la loi fédérale sur la transparence des personnes morales et l’identification des ayants droit économiques (LTPM). La LTPM remplacera les obligations (internes) actuelles d’annonce et de tenue de registre relatives à l’ayant droit économique.

Common forms of security over real estate are mortgage certificate security transfers and land charges (Grundpfandverschreibungen).

Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm offering comprehensive legal advice and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with your legal matters and general inquiries.

Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal services and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with legal matters, or reach out through their online inquiry form for personalized support.

Une ordonnance d'exécution n'a pas l'autorité d'une base légale formelle. Le Juge peut la déclarer contraire à la loi et en refuser l'application.

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurispru-dence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).