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Schweizer Stiftungen folgen ESG-Prinzipien. Diese betonen Werte, Wirkung, Risiken, Interessenbindung und Regeln. Umsetzung: Integration, Investition, Kooperation, Transparenz.

Relocating to Switzerland as an entrepreneur or investor is a popular option, but it can be complex.

Direct foreign investments in Swiss companies are currently not subject to state approval. This is in contrast with the majority of EU and all G7 member states, which have established foreign investment controls in recent years.

ANWENDUNGSBEREICH DES BEWG. Das Bundesgesetz über den Erwerb von Grundstücken durch Personen im Ausland (BewG) ...

The regulatory environment in Switzerland is still very investor-friendly for the following three main reasons: no or very limited investment restrictions...

On June 15 2018, the Swiss Parliament adopted the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA). In the meanwhile, the Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation process regarding the Financial...

While the Swiss M&A market suffered from the impact of COVID-19 and the Swiss lockdown in the beginning of 2020, a decline in deal flow and volume could be observed, with some sectors experiencing a decrease in deal activity by 50%.

The contracting parties use a shareholders' agreement to agree the rights and obligations associated with their position as shareholders. The contracting parties can be just some or all the shareholders of a company.

The jurisdiction of Switzerland offers numerous advantages.

This blog series gives a short and compact overview on the essential elements of Swiss contract law.

General terms and conditions ("GTCs") play a crucial role in today's contract law practice. In Swiss law, GTCs are defined as pre-formulated contractual provisions intended to apply to a large number of contracts.

This blog series gives a short and compact overview on the essential elements of Swiss contract law.

On 1 January 2025, the new FINMA circular 2025/2 on the "Rules of conduct under FinSA/FinSO" entered into force. Although the circular applies only to institutions supervised by FINMA or a supervisory organisation...

On June 15 2018, the Swiss Parliament adopted the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA).

After several years of back and forth, Swiss legislators and civil society have failed to reach a compromise on mandatory human rights due diligence legislation. As discussed in this Alert, the question...

Switzerland plays a very important role in the global economic system.