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  • Article

    Global Mobility In Den EU-Mitgliedstaaten

    Die Europäische Union (EU) ist ein aus 28 europäischen Ländern bestehender wirtschaftlicher und politischer Staatenverbund.
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    CONVINUS
    CONVINUS
  • Article

    Social Security Relations With The United Kingdom

    Provisional agreement between Switzerland and the UK concerning social security benefits put into place Nov. 1, 2021
    SwitzerlandEmployment and HR
    Envoy Global, Inc.
    Envoy Global, Inc.
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Swiss Federal Supreme Court Upholds The Municipal Minimum Wage Regulations In The Cities Of Zurich And Winterthur

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has validated minimum wage regulations in Zurich and Winterthur, overturning lower court decisions and affirming that municipalities possess constitutional autonomy to establish local wage floors. With minimum wages of CHF 23.90 and CHF 23.00 per hour respectively now set to take effect, the ruling settles a key question about the division of legislative powers between cantonal and municipal authorities in Switzerland's federal system.
SwitzerlandEmployment and HR
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    Swiss Competition Law - Landmark Decision by the Supreme Court

    Since the entry into force of the Swiss Competition Act in 1996, the question as to the capacity of third parties to appeal decisions regarding concentrations has remained controversial. In a decision dated June 14 2005, the Swiss Supreme Court eventually held that third parties (including competitors) have no right to appeal decisions regarding concentrations (irrespective of any interest they may have).
    SwitzerlandAntitrust/Competition Law
    Tavernier Tschanz
    Tavernier Tschanz
  • Article

    The Swiss Federal Administrative Court Has Annulled FINMA's Decision On Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds (B-2334/2023)

    Today, 14 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court ("SFAC") has overturned FINMA's 19 March 2023 decision ordering the write-off of CHF 16.5 billion in Additional Tier...
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Borel & Barbey
    Borel & Barbey
  • Article

    New Permit Quotas Announced For 2021

    The Swiss government has specified annual quotas for EU/EFTA service providers and third-country specialists. There is a separate quota for UK nationals in 2021 following the Brexit transition.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Envoy Global, Inc.
    Envoy Global, Inc.
  • Article

    No-Deal Brexit And Jurisdiction Issues—The Swiss Position

    Dr. Urs Feller, Marcel Frey and Michaela Kappeler discuss from the Swiss perspective the likely impact of a no-deal Brexit on civil justice matters involving UK parties and the approach to jurisdiction clauses.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Prager Dreifuss AG
    Prager Dreifuss AG
  • Article

    Enforcement Of English Judgments In Switzerland After Brexit

    Since the United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020, it is no longer a party to the Lugano Convention
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Loyens & Loeff
    Loyens & Loeff
  • Article

    Swiss Pillar Two Implementation Approved To Provide Legal Certainty For MNEs

    On 18 June 2023, the constitutional amendment allowing for the introduction of Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (GloBE Rules; Pillar Two) in Switzerland was approved by referendum.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Loyens & Loeff
    Loyens & Loeff
  • Article

    Download – UK And EU – Game Over?

    Everything is still unclear and no one really knows.
    SwitzerlandTax
    PrimeTax AG
    PrimeTax AG
  • Article

    The Impact Of Brexit For UK Nationals Considering Moving To Switzerland

    One of the consequences of Brexit is that the bilateral Agreement on the Free Movements of Persons between Switzerland and the EU no longer applies to the UK as from 1st January 2021.
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
  • Article

    Swiss Court Decides To Hear Landmark Climate Litigation

    On December 17, 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug decided to hear a landmark climate lawsuit against Swiss cement producer Holcim.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
  • Article

    Switzerland's Upcoming Vote: A Turning Point For Homeowners

    On 28 September 2025, Swiss citizens will vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow cantons to introduce a special property...
    SwitzerlandTax
    Loyens & Loeff
    Loyens & Loeff
  • Article

    Swiss Withholding Tax: New Flexible Administrative Practice For Non-Swiss Bonds Issued Under Swiss Parental Guarantee

    A practice note published by the SFTA on 5 February 2019 adopts a highly welcome loosening of the conditions under which bonds/debentures ...
    SwitzerlandTax
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    Selected Legislative Revisions As Of January 1, 2024

    The reform to stabilise the AHV, which was approved by the people and the cantons, came into force on 1 January 2024.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Staiger Attorneys at Law
    Staiger Attorneys at Law
  • Article

    Wake-Up Call for the Swiss Authorities in Charge of International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

    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
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Secretan Troyanov & Partners
    Secretan Troyanov & Partners
  • Article

    Change Of Practice: The Administrative Court Of The Canton Of Zurich Allows The Exchange Of Supporting Documents At The Registry Of Commerce

    In its published decision of 16 December 2021, the Administrative Court dealt with the issue of whether the Registry of Commerce must exchange a supporting document that was erroneously not redacted.
    SwitzerlandPrivacy
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
  • Article

    No Transfer Of Corporate Criminal Liability By Merger: Swiss Federal Criminal Court Dismisses Proceedings Against UBS

    This content presents a comprehensive list of countries and territories from around the world, organized alphabetically and spanning multiple continents. The list includes both sovereign nations and dependent territories, offering a global geographic reference that encompasses diverse political and administrative entities.
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    New Quotas Released For Switzerland In 2020

    In November 2019, we provided an overview of the number of quotas available for EU and non-EU citizens, ...
    SwitzerlandEmployment and HR
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
  • Video

    Five × Five: Noise, Biodiversity, ISOS – What Needs To Be Clarified Before Every Wind Turbine Is Installed (Video)

    Switzerland's push for renewable energy has created momentum for wind power expansion, but urgency alone cannot justify every project. As the Federal Supreme Court clarified in a January 2026 ruling, wind farms must prove their worth through rigorous site-specific analysis—addressing noise impacts, biodiversity concerns, landscape protection under ISOS regulations, and long-term decommissioning obligations.
    SwitzerlandEnergy and Natural Resources
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
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