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Since 26 January 2026, the Valais land registry has instructed notaries to no longer execute any deeds of sale (including forward sale, conditional sale, promise of sale, pre-emption agreement, etc.)...

On 19 November 2025, the Swiss Federal Council decided that a new criminal law provision on stalking will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

Switzerland is introducing a central register of beneficial owners through the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (LETA), effective October 1, 2026. This reform requires Swiss and certain foreign companies to identify beneficial owners, document their control, and report information to a new federal register administered by the Federal Office of Justice. Companies must prepare for these new governance, documentation, and compliance obligations by en

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...

In a recent landmark decision (5A_440/2024, dated 31 March 2025), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed long-standing uncertainties surrounding the principle of equitable subordination under Swiss law.

On 12 January 2026, FINMA published Guidance 01/2026 on the custody of crypto-based assets, setting out supervisory expectations aimed at strengthening client and investor protection in Switzerland's growing crypto market.

On 31 October 2025, the Federal Department of Justice and Police (DFJP) has announced a reduction of the statutory maximum interest rate applicable to consumer credit agreements in Switzerland.

In a recent decision (4A_526/2024, dated 28 April 2025), the Swiss Supreme Court (the "SSC" or "Court") addressed the aspect of the burden of proof in the case of a liquidated damages clause.

Since their adoption by the Swiss Arbitration Centre in 2004, the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration (periodically updated to reflect evolving best practices) have played a pivotal role in establishing Switzerland...

In response to Postulate 22.3196 submitted by National Councilor Philippe Nantermod, the Federal Council published a report analyzing measures to address fraudulent medical certificates...

Published today, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision of 12 January 2026 provides for a much-awaited clarification on the treatment of retrocessions in execution-only banking relationships.

In a recent ruling (4A_5/2025 of 26 June 2025), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed whether an employer may unilaterally waive a non-compete clause with financial compensation...

Anne Laure Bandle's column "Droit dans l'Art" explores the evolving legal landscape of the art world, from Switzerland's tightened cultural property regulations to the challenges posed by AI-generated artworks.

On 8 September 2025, after prior approval by the Council of States, the National Council of the Swiss Parliament approved a revised version of the Stark motion, a parliamentary motion aimed at regulating compensation received by senior managers of Swiss banks.

In a decision of 24 April 2025 (B-1427/2025), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court ("SFAC"), was confronted with the question of whether the Swiss Financial Market...

In a communication dated 12 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed that the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) and the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (“ATLE”) will enter...

As lawmakers, regulatory bodies and monetary institutions increasingly weigh in on the rise of stablecoins, their approaches differ across jurisdictions.

The Federal Supreme Court's decision (7B_45/2022) of 21 July 2025 marks a significant shift in how financial regulatory investigations intersect with criminal law. The ruling establishes clearer boundaries for evidence collection...