Consistency remains a key feature in the Swiss legal market with few spin-off firms or new entrants. Although known primarily for its dominance in the corporate tax, banking and arbitration arenas, Switzerland also lays claim to world-leading practitioners across the business law and private client spectrum and Swiss lawyers earn 433 listings in our international […]
Recruiting for Global Assignments A recent survey of employers has highlighted several skills that give candidates a winning edge when applying for global positions. Results show that companies feel that those who are most likely to succeed in roles based in a foreign country would have: Interpersonal and networking skills (60%) Foreign language fluency (55%) […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Stefan Weber of PROBST RECHTSANWÄLTE. John has joined IR as our exclusive Tax Law member in Switzerland. Stefan Weber, a Partner at Probst & Partner Ltd. since 2006, graduated from the University of St. Gallen. He began his career at the accounting […]
In Switzerland, the legal rules applicable to franchise agreements are not specified in the Code of Obligations. Instead, courts must determine for each particular franchise relationship whether it is based on all its economic characteristics, a partnership franchise (to which the rules on partnership contracts in Articles 530ss of the code may apply by […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Martin Wepfer of Mathys Schmid Partner. Martin has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences Member in Switzerland. After completing his studies at the University of St. Gall (HSG), Martin Wepfer moved to a position as assistant in private law at the […]
Introduction In Switzerland, the legal rules applicable to franchise agreements are not specified in the Code of Obligations. Instead, courts must determine for each particular franchise relationship whether it is based on all its economic characteristics, a partnership franchise (to which the rules on partnership contracts in Articles 530ss of the code may apply by […]
Introduction In Spring 2013 Swiss voters approved the ‘fat cat’ initiative by amending the Swiss Constitution (for further details please see “Voters say yes to ‘fat cat’ initiative”). The federal government has adopted the respective implementing ordinance, which became effective on January 1 2014. The new ordinance against excessive salaries clarifies many open questions for […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Alfred Gerber of Gerber Legal. Alfred has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Governance & Compliance member in Switzerland. Gerber Legal is a boutique law firm. We combine strategic and management skills with deep business understanding and sound international legal (incl. major commercial transactions) as well […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Raj Nair of CRC Cabinet de Révision & Conseil SA. Raj has joined IR as our exclusive Accounting Services Member in Switzerland. Raj Nair was born in India and moved to London to complete his studies having qualified as a Chartered Accountant and […]
In the period from 1 July 2013 to 1 January 2014, the following significant changes have become effective from the perspective of Swiss business law: Federal Act on Debt Collection and Bankruptcy: onus of proof in cases of contested donations and contested intention, composition proceedings A contestation of disposals of assets aims to return assets […]
The Swiss-UK Tax Cooperation Agreement is the second of this type signed by Switzerland. It follows the pattern of the Swiss-German agreement signed on 21st September 2011. The Swiss-UK agreement is clearly less attractive than the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility; this can be seen as a complementary option for “relevant persons” to obtain a better deal by […]