The forthcoming modernisation of the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act ("FNIA") could have an impact on residence permits for foreign nationals. In view of the planned changes...

On 7 November 2023, the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents ("the Apostille Convention") will enter into force for China.

In der Schweiz erwerbstätige Personen, also sowohl Arbeitnehmende als auch Selbständigerwerbende, die ab 2025 keine Beiträge oder nur Teilbeträge in ihre Säule 3a einbezahlen...

What happens if you are travelling in Switzerland and suddenly need to go to hospital?

Low tax rates, an excellent infrastructure and a highly qualified workforce attract many foreign entrepreneurs to Switzerland every year.

Switzerland is renowned as an exceptional venue for resolving international disputes. Cities like Geneva and Zurich are popular as arbitration hubs due to their stable institutions...

Lukas Holzer is an attorney in the dispute resolution team. He advises individuals as well as companies on dispute resolution, litigation and represents their interests before authorities...

Gemäss Art. 111 Abs. 1 ZPO, in Kraft seit 1. Januar 2025, werden die Gerichtskosten in den Fällen der Kostenpflichtigkeit der Partei...

Numerous Swiss companies as well as public organizations rely on Microsoft's cloud services. In addition to the basic contract, the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)...

The residence status and, therefore, the legal possibilities and risks differ in Switzerland between nationals from EU-EFTA countries and nationals from third countries.

In a world characterized by increasing global mobility and transnational lifestyles, dual citizenship is gaining importance. Since January 1, 1992, it has been permitted in Switzerland without restriction.

The world of trademarks is diverse and complex. Every company that wants to build and maintain a trademark faces the challenge of classifying it correctly.

Your trademark is registered, correctly labeled and successfully used in the market. But your work does not stop there. Monitoring your trademark is an ongoing process that is essential...

Swiss civil procedure law has undergone a significant change with the introduction of art. 177 of the new Swiss Civil Procedure Code (CPC).

The members of the board of directors are elected for a term of three years, unless the articles of association stipulate a different term of between one and six years.

Art. 8 et seq. of the preliminary draft of the new Federal Act on Space Operations ("PD-SOA") govern the licensing requirements for companies engaged in space operations.

Kaum ein Bereich ist in jüngster Zeit so stark unter Druck geraten wie die Gesundheitsgesetzgebung – von der Bewältigung der COVID-19-Pandemie bis hin zu datenschutzrechtlichen Herausforderungen hinsichtlich Digitalisierung.

The Swiss Civil Procedure Code (CPC) will be revised on 1 January 2025. This also includes a revision of the law on new allegations and evidence.

In practice, the question sometimes arises as to whether intercantonal double taxation must be accepted or how it can be tackled. The following ruling by the Federal Supreme Court dates back to last year.

Die Steuererklärungssaison naht. Was dem einen oder anderen Kopfschmerzen verursachen mag, lässt andere unberührt; sie vertrauen ihre Buchhaltung und/oder die Erstellung ihrer Steuererklärung einem.