The Vincenz case has drawn significant attention from the Swiss public in recent years.

Please view this webinar from LINDEMANNLAW where they will provide a comprehensive overview of escrow services and highlighting their importance in safeguarding various types of transactions.

Recent changes in the UK taxation system have sparked significant interest among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). These changes are set to reshape the tax landscape...

The oil and gas industry is one of the most dynamic and complex sectors of the global economy. With significant environmental, economic and geopolitical impacts...

The consultation period is coming to an end. And regardless of how loud or quiet the protests are, the new Money Laundering Act is coming.

In the world of art transactions, safeguarding your investment is paramount. Whether you are a collector, dealer, or investor, understanding the art escrow process is essential...

Switzerland has frozen a staggering CHF 7.4 billion in assets belonging to Russian individuals. Furthermore, both EU and Swiss banks have effectively blocked billions of assets of Russian passport holders...

Switzerland has long been recognized as a highly attractive destination for real estate investment, particularly in the construction sector.

In Switzerland, any business with an annual revenue of at least CHF 100,000 is required to register for Value Added Tax (VAT). Choosing the right VAT method when establishing your business can be a critical decision.

The European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, a groundbreaking regulatory framework in the crypto industry, has officially come into play.

In the rapidly expanding digital currency marketplace, ensuring the security of transactions is paramount.

There are many reasons to join 32,000 fellow US Americans already residing in Switzerland. Renowned for its economic stability...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the financial sector often use auction processes to sell banks, wealth managers, or asset management businesses.

In August 2025, Washington imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss exports, later reduced to 15% through a framework arrangement. Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling...

The trade policy of the second Trump administration once again places protectionist instruments at the center of economic policymaking – tools many had long thought consigned to the scrap heap of history. Punitive tariffs, threats against allies, and demands for a weaker dollar are presented as levers to make America great again.

In our previous newsletter, we outlined the five key pathways to obtaining a residence permit in Switzerland. The specific requirements for wealthy private investors...

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) regime is designed to provide long-term capital for the purpose of fostering sustainable growth and development.

The financial industry has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding Credit Suisse, a major Swiss bank that encountered significant challenges leading to its merger with UBS Group AG in 2023.

The write-off of the Credit Suisse AT1 bonds remains one of the most controversial chapters in Switzerland's recent financial and regulatory history. The debate has recently been given new impetus by three decisions...

The escalating conflict in the Middle East — triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian attacks on Gulf states in early March 2026 — has set in motion...