The process of recovering debts can be extremely challenging, particularly when the individual debtor in question is sophisticated, and holds assets in multiple jurisdictions around the world. The legal process […]
Read moreThis article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication The application of the Swiss Cartel Act to international distribution systems is already part of the day-to-day business of the Swiss competition authorities. The recent practice of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court regarding hard core restraints further exacerbates this far-reaching practice.Switzerland is […]
This article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication There are more than 581,000 enterprises in Switzerland, of which 99 percent are small and medium-sized businesses employing close to 70 percent of all employees. Leaving the one man micro-companies to one side, there are still more than 250,000 legal entities. Roughly […]
This article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication The main source of labour law in Switzerland is the federal legislation which is supplemented by federal ordinances, collective agreements, and standard contracts. The private employment contract, which I will talk about in this article, is governed by Arts. 319- 362 of […]
This article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication The Swiss parliament is currently finalising the legislative framework for what is commonly called a Fintech or banking licence light. The new regime, which is expected to become effective in 2019, is aimed at simplifying crowdfunding and payment processing services and other […]
This article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication There has been significant blockchain-related activity in Switzerland during the last six months, the majority of which has been centred on the ‘Crypto Valley’ in the canton of Zug. Switzerland’s blockchain and crypto heart.Below is a summary of the key developments; • […]
This article was taken from the recent IR Global – Meet the Members publication Up until a few months ago, most Swiss companies did not pay particular attention to the stringent implementation of data protection measures. This was due to the fact that customer complaints and enforcement actions by authorities were rare. Recently, however, perception […]
“Such elevation to a senior position is a mark of her passion for litigation and her ability to perform with consistent excellence.” Hilary L. von Arx finished her studies at the University of Zurich in 2007 and was admitted to the Bar in 2012. She is an expert in corporate and commercial litigation where she […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Maurice P. CHOQUARD, LL.M. of CHOQUARD. Maurice has joined IR as our exclusive Foreign Direct Investment member in Switzerland. “BRIDGE between cultures / jurisdictions (Transacting business abroad as if at home). Multi-cultural background and international contacts enable us to be your bridge between:– Zurich (German […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Sonja Stirnimann of Structuul AG. Sonja has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Governance & Compliance member in Switzerland. Sonja Stirnimann is one of those experts and speakers showing up with unlimited concentrated passion. It is not just a topic she strives […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Osama Rifai of Rifai & Partners. Osama has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Finance Member in Switzerland The Rifai & Partners company was founded about 15 years ago by Mr O. Rifai, who, since then, has been Managing Partner of R&P. […]
The revised Act on Therapeutic Products will bring significant changes to the Swiss healthcare system with respect to both undue material benefits as well as transparency. These obligations are going far beyond the Swiss code of conduct for the pharmaceutical industry. The Act on Therapeutic Products (ATP) is the main legislation for the authorization, manufacturing, […]
