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As of January 2024 more than 2000 Russian individuals and legal entities have been included in the US sanctions list as a result of measures taken by the US in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Switzerland's revised Anti-Money Laundering Act introduces new due diligence obligations for advisers participating in certain transactions, while preserving professional secrecy for core legal work. Where does the line fall between protected legal advice and covered transactional support that triggers statutory compliance duties?

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").

We are pleased to open our new interview series with Dr. iur. Alexander Lindemann, partner at LINDEMANNLAW and President of the Swiss Capital Market Forum.

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...

In an era where digital systems and public opinion can destroy reputations before courts ever rule, the presumption of innocence faces unprecedented challenges. When suspicion becomes machine-readable and compliance systems treat allegations as convictions, how can the rule of law survive in a world where social sanctions precede legal judgments?

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

Switzerland captivates with political stability, economic strength, and an exceptional quality of life. However, obtaining the right to reside in the Confederation is tightly regulated—and often marked by legal complexity.

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.

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.