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    Swiss Data Protection Authority Issues Recommendations For Transparency And Proportionality

    In an extensive investigation, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner ("FDPIC") examined the processing of customer data by Digitec Galaxus AG ("Company").
    SwitzerlandPrivacy
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Mastering Tariffs In (Swiss) M&A: Dealing With Uncertainty

    Executive Order 14257, presented by the President of the United States of America during a press conference in the Rose Garden on 2 April 2025, and the subsequent developments, have injected uncertainty into global trade...
    United StatesInternational Law
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework: Adequacy Decision For Certified US Companies

    The Federal Council has decided on 14 August 2024 that the new Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) allows for the secure exchange of personal data between Switzerland and certified US companies...
    WorldwidePrivacy
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Shareholders' Loans And Equitable Subordination: A New Landmark Case Law Brings Clarity

    For years now, the provision of liquidity to a company in financial distress in the form of loans ( i.e. liabilities and not equity) by related parties...
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Too Late To Sue The Trustee? The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Issues A Landmark Ruling On The One-Year Forfeiture Period For Abatement Claims Under Swiss Forced Heirship Rules

    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...
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    FINMA Guidance 06/2024 On Stablecoins

    On 26 July 2024, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA (FINMA) published its FINMA Guidance 06/2024 on Stablecoins: risks and challenges for issuers of stablecoins and banks...
    SwitzerlandFinance and Banking
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    Retrocessions – Supreme Court Confirms No Duty To Return Retrocessions In Execution Only Relationships

    In a landmark decision 4A_149/2025 dated 12 January 2026 and published on 13 February 2026...
    SwitzerlandFinance and Banking
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Partial Revision Of The AMLO-FINMA

    This page appears to be a form or input field requiring user information. The minimal content suggests it may be part of a larger registration, submission, or data collection interface...
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Arbitral Tribunal Does Not Act Extra Or Ultra Petita If It Limits Scope Of Declaratory Judgment By Imposing Conditions (Swiss Supreme Court)

    In Decision 4A_404/2017, the Swiss Supreme Court dismissed an application to set aside an award based on the principle of extra or ultra petita.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Präventiver Rechtsschutz: Die Schutzschrift nach Art. 270 ZPO

    Der präventive Rechtsschutz in Form der Schutzschrift existiert in der Schweiz seit einigen Jahren. Die Rechtsprechung verschaffte dem Institut gewisse Konturen.
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    The Draft Data Protection Act - Relevant Changes As Compared To The Preliminary Draft

    This news alert aims to shed light on some relevant aspects and differences from the preliminary draft, without claiming to be exhaustive.
    SwitzerlandPrivacy
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    New Draft FINMA Circular On Conduct Rules For Financial Service Providers

    On May 15, 2024, FINMA launched a consultation on a new circular (the Draft Circular) outlining its supervisory practice with regard to certain conduct requirements under the Financial Services Act...
    SwitzerlandFinance and Banking
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    New Guidelines On Conflicts Of Interest In International Arbitration

    The Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association has published revised Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration ("IBA Guidelines").
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    SIAC's New 'Streamlined Procedure': An Innovative Proposal For Even Faster-track Arbitration

    On 22 August 2023, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre released its much-awaited Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules as part of its Public Consultation process with regard to the Draft Rules.
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
  • Article

    Postulate To Examine The Instrument Of Deferred Prosecution In Criminal Proceedings

    In 2018, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland as part of the revision of the Swiss Criminal Procedure Code (CrimPC) proposed the introduction of a new criminal procedural instrument: the deferred prosecution for companies.
    SwitzerlandCriminal Law
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Swiss Arbitration Centre Launches Arbitration Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

    The TEF Rules are set to enter into force on 1 July 2025 and will be available in English, German, French and Italian, accompanied by an Explanatory Note in each of these four languages.
    SwitzerlandFamily and Matrimonial
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    FINMA Issues New Guidance Regarding Insurance Intermediation

    With the entry into force of the revised Insurance Supervision Act and the revised Insurance Supervision Ordinance, insurance intermediation in Switzerland will be subject to new regulation ...
    SwitzerlandInsurance
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    FINMA Flags Product Risks In Portfolio Management

    This comprehensive list presents countries and territories from around the world, organized alphabetically and spanning multiple continents. The compilation includes sovereign nations, special administrative regions, dependent territories, and disputed areas, offering a reference point for global geographic and political entities.
    SwitzerlandInternational Law
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Revised HKIAC Rules To Enter Into Force On 1 November 2018

    The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Council has approved the new HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (the "2018 Rules") which will come into force on 1 November 2018.
    Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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    Revision Of The Swiss Price Indication Ordinance: Simplification Of The Rules For Self-Comparison

    The Swiss Price Indication Ordinance ("PIO") shall ensure price transparency and comparability and prevent misleading prices to consumers.
    SwitzerlandConsumer Protection
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    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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