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Vertical restraints are regulated in the Act on Cartels of 6 October 1995 (CA).

FINMA employs a variety of tools in its supervision of cyber risks. These include regular risk assessments, on-site and in-depth reviews and scenario-based cyber exercises.

Homeoffice ist innert kurzer Zeit zu einem nicht mehr wegzudenkenden Bestandteil der Arbeitswelt geworden. Im internationalen Verhältnis kann Homeoffice Auswirkungen auf das Besteuerungsrecht und die sozialversicherungsrechtliche Unterstellung haben.

In Switzerland, international arbitration is governed by Chapter 12 of the 1987 Private International Law Act ("PILA"), in force since 1989.

A practical cross-border insight into litigation and dispute resolution work.

Swiss M&A transactions related to public companies are mainly governed by the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act ("FMIA"; including its implementing ordinances) and the Swiss Federal Merger Act ("MA").

Swiss M&A transactions related to public companies are mainly governed by the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act ("FMIA"; including its implementing ordinances) and the Swiss...

In today's globalized world, migration is no longer just driven by economic and existential needs. People increasingly choose to be expatriates and lead international lifestyles.

What are the most common types of corporate business entity and what are the main structural differences between them?

The international financial and debt crisis (Lehman Brothers, Madoff, etc.) and other economic and political events have triggered a wave of new regulations in Switzerland in the last few years.

The two most common types of corporate entities are the stock corporation or company limited by shares (Aktiengesellschaft, hereinafter referred to as stock corporation or company...

Switzerland has introduced a targeted foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime focused on protecting public order and security. The Investment Screening Act applies specifically to foreign-state investors acquiring control over Swiss entities in critical sectors, with mandatory notification requirements and potential penalties of up to 10% of worldwide turnover for non-compliance.

The lex arbitri of Switzerland is well-known for affording parties maximum autonomy and procedural flexibility.

The Swiss fintech landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years and Switzerland continues to be an attractive base for innovators in the financial sector.

Switzerland continues to be one of the leading jurisdictions for fintech innovation, offering a stable legal framework, a sophisticated financial market and a technology-neutral regulatory approach.

With the growing interest of institutional investors in Swiss listed companies the influence of proxy advisors has also risen.

Private antitrust litigation in Switzerland is evolving, with recent legislative changes aimed at strengthening the enforcement of competition law through civil proceedings.