The collapse of Credit Suisse has sparked substantial legal challenges following the Swiss government's forced takeover by UBS on March 19, 2023.

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding your reputation and financial assets is crucial. The cyberspace can be merciless, with rumours and negative information spreading rapidly.

Please watch this webinar from LINDEMANNLAW and an expert panel who will explore how to safeguard your online reputation and navigate the complexities of your digital footprint.

In recent years, Malta has rapidly evolved into a leading hub for fund management and related financial services.

Record numbers of millionaires are relocating internationally as governments raise taxes and political uncertainty grows. Dr. Alexander Schiemenz of LINDEMANNLAW discusses the factors driving this unprecedented exodus and explains why Switzerland continues to be the preferred destination for high-net-worth individuals seeking stability and legal certainty.

The political response to the Credit Suisse collapse is increasingly focused on tightening capital requirements for systemically important banks.

In previous editions of our series on the Five Magic Paths to a Residence Permit in Switzerland, we have already highlighted four particularly...

At the recent panel discussion on 16 November 2023 at Caspian Week Forum 2023 in Dubai, leading experts, addressed the complex world of sanctions imposed by entities like the US, EU, and OFAC.

In a significant move to bolster the enforcement of its sanctions regime, the European Union Council has officially passed legislation that introduces EU-wide minimum rules...

Relationship agreements (RA) are a highly effective management tool in M&A practice – especially for listed companies with major shareholders.

Switzerland faces a critical infrastructure decision that will shape its economy through 2045. As nuclear plants go offline and electricity demand surges toward 90 TWh, the country must reconcile a 2017 construction ban with the realities of powering three million EVs, AI data centers, and heat-pump districts. The debate has shifted from reactor technology to economic sovereignty and whether Switzerland can afford to remain dependent on imported energy.

Switzerland's Federal Council proposes a stricter Lex Koller that would subject listed real estate funds, SICAVs, and real estate companies to authorization requirements for the first time. The reform aims to address housing shortage concerns but faces criticism for treating capital market investments like direct land ownership, raising questions about enforceability, proportionality, and unintended consequences for the financial center.

Kazakhstan's legal system provides a structured framework for businesses and investors, offering clarity and stability through its comprehensive legal regulations.

The essentials of Swiss ad hoc publicity and its role in ensuring fair, transparent financial market practices.

On March 19, 2023, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) approved a transaction resulting in UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse (CS), which included a complete write-down of CHF16 billion...

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final controversy between Morocco and Senegal has escalated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, highlighting Switzerland's dominant role as the global center for international sports arbitration. This high-stakes dispute raises critical questions about why federations, clubs, and athletes worldwide increasingly turn to Swiss-seated arbitration for resolving complex sports disputes involving contracts, disciplinary sanctions, and tournament outcomes.

Zurich voters rejected three housing initiatives but approved two counter-proposals, signaling a demand for practical solutions over ideological approaches to the canton's severe housing shortage. The counter-proposals promise faster construction permits and targeted tenant protections, but their implementation faces significant legal challenges under Swiss federal law.

Credit Suisse Group AG ("CS") was a systemically important bank and was listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE" / "Wall Street").

Navigating the landscape of employment law can be daunting, especially in a country known for its precision and regulatory thoroughness, such as Switzerland.

Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) are structured financial instruments that allow investors to access a professionally managed, dynamically adjusted portfolio through a single, tradable security.