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    Swiss Federal Supreme Court Rules That Shareholders Have No Say On Asset Sales In Composition Proceedings

    The decision removes legal uncertainty and will be helpful to structure and implement pre-pack and other asset disposal transactions under time pressure.
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
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    No Veto For Shareholders In Swiss Distressed Pre-Packs

    Distressed transactions have become common in the Swiss M&A landscape. An important piece in the Swiss restructuring toolbox is the sale of some or all of the business with the approval of the restructuring court during a composition moratorium (Nachlassstundung), a so-called pre-pack transaction.
    SwitzerlandInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    Swiss Supreme Court Confirms Conviction On Membership In A Criminal Organisation

    In a decision of March 7, 2017, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed the conviction by the first instance Swiss Federal Criminal Court against two Iraqi men for being member of a criminal organization.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Rihm Attorneys
    Rihm Attorneys
  • Article

    Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

    In a landmark decision 7B_550/2024 of 23 January 2026, the Federal Supreme Court overturned its recent case law to permit criminal prosecution authorities to make a preventive mirror copy of an electronic device...
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    No Salary Payment During A Lockdown Ordered By The Authorities Because Of The Coronavirus

    Three private school teachers terminated their employment relationships in January 2020 with effect on 31 August 2020.
    SwitzerlandEmployment and HR
    Pestalozzi
    Pestalozzi
  • Article

    Revised Swiss Patents Act – On Home Straight

    On 15 March 2024, the Swiss Parliament passed the revised Swiss Patents Act (also "revPA"). Subject to a potential referendum, the revised Patents Act...
    SwitzerlandIntellectual Property
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    In Brief: Swiss Supreme Court Denies Post-Finance Debanking

    In a ruling the Federal Supreme Court has held in 4A_454/2025 of 3rd March 2026 that PostFinance cannot refuse basic payment services to a client solely on the basis of US and UK sanctions designations where the client does not appear on any Swiss sanctions list.
    SwitzerlandInternational Law
    SKANDAMIS AVOCATS SA
    SKANDAMIS AVOCATS SA
  • Article

    UN Sanction List Weakened

    Switzerland violated the right to a hearing when implementing the UN Security Council Resolutions connected with the embargo on Iraq. That was the judgment passed by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
    SwitzerlandInternational Law
    MME Legal | Tax | Compliance
    MME Legal | Tax | Compliance
  • Article

    Challenge Against CAS Award Dismissed In A Professional Football Player's Employment-Related Dispute (Swiss Supreme Court)

    In decision 4A_502/2017, the Swiss Supreme Court rejected a challenge to set aside a Court of Arbitration for Sport award based on an alleged violation of the right to be heard and breach of substantive public policy.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    Challenge To Partial Award Dismissed (Swiss Supreme Court)

    In decision 4A_491/2017, the Swiss Supreme Court rejected a challenge to set aside a partial award on the grounds of violation of the right to be heard and substantive public policy.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    First Time Swiss Court Disapproves Discrimination Of The Handicapped

    For the first time, a court of first instance in Switzerland has ruled that a spa located in the Canton of Apenzell had discriminated against handicapped children by prohibiting them access to the spa.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Rihm Attorneys
    Rihm Attorneys
  • Article

    Opposing The German Exit Tax: Martin Wächtler vs. Finanzamt Konstanz, ECJ, C-581/17, Decided On February 26, 2019

    The request for a preliminary ruling to the ECJ concerned the interpretation of the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation on the Free Movement of Persons ...
    SwitzerlandTax
    ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax
    ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax
  • Article

    Swiss Supreme Court Confirms Regular Data Update In International Tax Assistance Procedures

    The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) may provide on a regular basis information to their foreign counterparts on the status of international administrative assistance proceedings in tax matters
    SwitzerlandTax
    Rihm Attorneys
    Rihm Attorneys
  • Article

    Vorsorgekopitol Und Unternehmensgründung

    Untemehmer können sich grundsätzlich das BVG-Vorsorgekapital auszahlen lassen, wenn sie eine selbständige Erwerbstätigkeit aufnehmen.
    SwitzerlandTax
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
  • Article

    The Hague Convention On The Choice Of Court Agreements – Entry Into Force In Switzerland

    The Hague Convention of 30 June 2005 on the Choice of Court Agreements (Hague Convention) has entered into force in Switzerland on 1 January 2025.
    SwitzerlandFinance and Banking
    Loyens & Loeff
    Loyens & Loeff
  • Article

    Corporate Criminal Liability: Clarification By The Federal Tribunal

    The Swiss Federal Tribunal, the country's highest court, recently had the opportunity to give some guidance as to the scope of the SCC provision governing the criminal liability of corporate entities.
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
    Prager Dreifuss AG
    Prager Dreifuss AG
  • Article

    Dawn Raid: Duty Of Investigating Authority To Provide Legal Information On Sealing

    According to a recent decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC), the investigating authority must inform the owner of records and objects seized during a house search about his procedural...
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
    Loyens & Loeff
    Loyens & Loeff
  • Article

    Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies The Grounds For Sealing Data And The Competence Of The Unsealing Judge Under The Revised Criminal Procedure Code

    Comment of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's judgment 7B_950/2024, 7B_976/2024 of 15 November 2024, which provides important clarifications regarding the sealing procedure under the new provisions...
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies That A Sale Of Assets During Composition Proceedings With Consent Of The Bankruptcy Court Does Not Require Shareholder Approval (5A_53/2026)

    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.
    SwitzerlandInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    MILLESIMA Versus MILLEZIMUS: No Likelihood Of Confusion For Wines, Spirits And Services Of Wine Bars

    The Federal Administrative Court recently had to decide whether the use of the sign MILLEZIMUS for wines, spirits and services of wine bars resulted in a likelihood of confusion with respect to the trademark MILLESIMA.
    SwitzerlandIntellectual Property
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
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