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The Latest Swiss Cartel Law Reform Paradox: Escaping Brussels Only To Invite It Back?
Switzerland's latest cartel law reform introduces significant changes to competition assessment methodology and merger control procedures. While the reform modernizes merger review by adopting the SIEC test, it simultaneously creates a paradox by potentially diverging from EU standards in how agreements between undertakings are evaluated, raising questions about the balance between effects-based analysis and legal certainty.
Switzerland Anti-trust
KC
Kellerhals Carrard
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Der Bundesrat eröffnet die Vernehmlassung zur Investitionsprüfungsverordnung
Switzerland's Federal Council has opened consultation on the Investment Screening Ordinance, which establishes the implementing provisions for the Swiss Federal Act on the Review of Foreign Investments adopted in December 2025. The ordinance details approval requirements, procedures, and exemptions for foreign state-controlled acquisitions of Swiss companies in critical sectors, while introducing anti-circumvention measures and a fee structure ranging from CHF 5,000 to CHF 60,000.
Switzerland Anti-trust
AA
Advestra AG
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Bundesgericht Bestätigt, Dass Auch Eine Gesamtabrede Vom Abredebegriff Gemäss Art. 4 Abs. 1 Kartellgesetz Erfasst Ist
Im Fall Engadin I hatten mehrere Bauunternehmen u.a. von 2008 bis 2012 verschiedene Submissionsabreden getroffen. Die Wettbewerbskommission (WEKO) und das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hatten entschieden, dass hier nicht nur einzelne Submissionsabreden sondern eine projektübergreifende Gesamtabrede vorlag, die diese einzelnen Abreden überwölbte.
Switzerland Anti-trust
BK
Bär & Karrer
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Article
The Latest Swiss Cartel Law Reform Paradox: Escaping Brussels Only To Invite It Back?
Switzerland's latest cartel law reform introduces significant changes to competition assessment methodology and merger control procedures. While the reform modernizes merger review by adopting the SIEC test, it simultaneously creates a paradox by potentially diverging from EU standards in how agreements between undertakings are evaluated, raising questions about the balance between effects-based analysis and legal certainty.
Switzerland Anti-trust
KC
Kellerhals Carrard
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Die Einziehung Nach Art. 35 FINMAG
This article examines the administrative confiscation mechanism under Article 35 FINMAG, analyzing its legal nature, material requirements, and practical application after 16 years of Swiss financial market supervision. The authors explore critical questions surrounding profit calculation, the scope of deductible expenses, and whether the current enforcement toolkit adequately deters supervisory law violations.
Switzerland Finance
PL
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
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Der Bundesrat eröffnet die Vernehmlassung zur Investitionsprüfungsverordnung
Switzerland's Federal Council has opened consultation on the Investment Screening Ordinance, which establishes the implementing provisions for the Swiss Federal Act on the Review of Foreign Investments adopted in December 2025. The ordinance details approval requirements, procedures, and exemptions for foreign state-controlled acquisitions of Swiss companies in critical sectors, while introducing anti-circumvention measures and a fee structure ranging from CHF 5,000 to CHF 60,000.
Switzerland Anti-trust
AA
Advestra AG
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The Latest Swiss Cartel Law Reform Paradox: Escaping Brussels Only To Invite It Back?
Switzerland's latest cartel law reform introduces significant changes to competition assessment methodology and merger control procedures. While the reform modernizes merger review by adopting the SIEC test, it simultaneously creates a paradox by potentially diverging from EU standards in how agreements between undertakings are evaluated, raising questions about the balance between effects-based analysis and legal certainty.
Switzerland Anti-trust
KC
Kellerhals Carrard
Article
Die Einziehung Nach Art. 35 FINMAG
This article examines the administrative confiscation mechanism under Article 35 FINMAG, analyzing its legal nature, material requirements, and practical application after 16 years of Swiss financial market supervision. The authors explore critical questions surrounding profit calculation, the scope of deductible expenses, and whether the current enforcement toolkit adequately deters supervisory law violations.
Switzerland Finance
PL
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
Article
Bundesgericht Bestätigt, Dass Auch Eine Gesamtabrede Vom Abredebegriff Gemäss Art. 4 Abs. 1 Kartellgesetz Erfasst Ist
Im Fall Engadin I hatten mehrere Bauunternehmen u.a. von 2008 bis 2012 verschiedene Submissionsabreden getroffen. Die Wettbewerbskommission (WEKO) und das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hatten entschieden, dass hier nicht nur einzelne Submissionsabreden sondern eine projektübergreifende Gesamtabrede vorlag, die diese einzelnen Abreden überwölbte.
Switzerland Anti-trust
BK
Bär & Karrer
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