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As trustees we are frequently confronted with arguments according to which keeping proper financial accounts would be expendable.

As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on the key articles shared by our Switzerland office this year. Below are concise summaries of Dixcart Switzerland's 2024 articles, offering practical

In its recent decision of 13 August 2025 (BGer 5A_347/2024), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (the "Supreme Court") clarified for the first time how the one-year forfeiture period for abatement claims...

The Swiss trust law has been a long time in the making. Since the ratification of the Hague Trust Convention in 2007 several attempts were made by interested parties

In the past, attempts made to codify the Trust under Swiss law have not been crowned with success.

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Switzerland continues to attract internationally mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, drawn by its political stability, strong legal framework, and favourable tax environment.

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

The Delacroix family, a European high-net-worth family, had spent generations building wealth across various industries, including real estate, private equity, and financial markets.

Foundation councils play a crucial role in governance, but what are the specific legal responsibilities and potential liabilities that council members face? This comprehensive guide addresses the most pressing questions about foundation council liability, examining the legal framework, duties of care, and circumstances under which council members may be held personally accountable.

Switzerland has a long established reputation for professional expertise when managing the affairs of wealthy private individuals. For many years Swiss Trustees have provided efficient tailored services for trusts, ...

In its simplest form a security trustee is the person or entity holding the various security interests created on trust for the secured creditors, such as banks or bondholders in a financial transaction...

This arrangement is usually executed via the Security Trust Deed.

The use of trusts for wealth management and asset protection has evolved well beyond their English Common Law origins. Today, Switzerland stands out as a preferred jurisdiction for the administration of trusts, offering a unique combination of legal recognition, flexibility and professionalism. So, what makes Swiss Trustees particularly valuable?

Switzerland stands out as an ideal location for setting up a business, due to its economic and political stability, favourable tax rates, and central European location.

Switzerland is a very attractive jurisdiction for the establishment and management of Family Offices, from virtually all continents and countries across the world.

Switzerland has a long established reputation for professional expertise when managing the affairs of wealthy private individuals.