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Corporate Governance 2025

The principal forms of corporate organisations in Switzerland are the stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft (AG)) and the limited liability company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) or LLC).

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Gender Representation On The Board Of Directors – Things Will Get Serious Next Year!

After the general shareholder meeting is before the general shareholder meeting. The majority of Swiss companies have completed their last business year by the end of June...

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Richard J. Tornetta v. Elon Musk Et Al. 2.0 – Astronomische Vergütungen Und Nachträgliche Heilung Nichtiger Beschlüsse

Die Vorgeschichte des hier besprochenen Urteils ist breit bekannt und war auch bereits Gegenstand einer Publikation in dieser Zeitschrift.

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Management Of Solvency And Liquidity: A Comparison Of Swiss And Italian Law

Poor management of solvency and liquidity can lead to major corporate crises and ultimately insolvency. The Board of Directors must manage company liquidity accurately and attentively...

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Shareholders' Loans And Equitable Subordination: A New Landmark Case Law Brings Clarity

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Legal Challenges When Appointing A Board Of Directors In Switzerland With Residence Abroad

Switzerland Commercial

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CONVINUS

Global Mobility Insights Newsletter Frühling / Spring 2025

Switzerland Tax

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CONVINUS

Corporate Governance 2025 - Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Switzerland Insolvency

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Rihm Attorneys

Board Responsibilities In Case Of Over-Indebtedness

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

German Board Of Directors In Switzerland - Social Security Hurdles

Switzerland Commercial

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 49.2024

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide

Switzerland Commercial

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Binder Rechtsanwälte KLG

Corporate Hot Topics – Updates In Jurisprudence Regarding Failure To Renew Board Members' Mandates In Swiss Corporations

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Part 28: When Media Houses And AI Providers Clash – The Pitfalls Of AI Regulation

Switzerland Technology

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Vischer AG

What Are The Penalties For Violating Swiss Data Protection Laws?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies That Agreed Compensation For A Post-contractual Non-compete Obligation Cannot Unilaterally Be Terminated By The Employer If This Has Not Been Contractually Agreed

Switzerland Employment

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Bär & Karrer

NEWSLETTER Du 9 Au 20 Juin 2025 | N° 107

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Key Takeaways From 2024 LCIA And ICC Arbitration Statistics

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Pflichten des Verwaltungsrates betreffend Liquidität

AJP / PJA Aktuelle Juristische Praxis / Pratique Juridique Actuelle 11 / 2024 33. Jahrgang Journal...

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

No Tacit Extension Of The Term Of Office Of The Board Of Directors

The members of the board of directors are elected for a term of three years, unless the articles of association stipulate a different term of between one and six years.

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Conflicts Of Interest – Best Practice In Swiss Boards Of Directors

Directors of a Swiss company must perform their duties with due care and act in the best interest of the company. To protect a company's interests...

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 38.2024

For visitors from 71 visa-exempt countries and regions, it has been very easy to travel to Japan as a tourist, as they have not had to apply for a short-stay...

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CONVINUS

Neues Aktienrecht: Ende Der Übergangsfrist Per 31. Dezember 2024 (Nr. 21)

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

SIX Exchange Regulation Publishes Guideline On Its Revised Directive On Regular Reporting Obligations

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Corporate Governance 2024

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Les Hôpitaux Aux Urgences – La Procédure Concordataire Comme Possible Outil D'Assainissement

Switzerland Insolvency

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Important Decision On The Expiration Of Board Members' Term Of Office

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Landmark Decision On Expiration Of Directors' Term Of Office

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss ESG Reporting Obligations: Key Takeaways After 2024 AGM Season

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Corporate Law Reform

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Vieli AG

Corporate Governance & Housekeeping: Essential For Entrepreneurs

Switzerland Commercial

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LINDEMANNLAW

Chapter 59 – Asset Transfer Agreements Under Swiss Law

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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Wenger Plattner

Swiss ESG Reporting Obligations: Key Takeaways After 2024 AGM Season

With most large Swiss public companies having completed their 2024 annual general meetings and the first cycle of non-financial reporting for shareholder approval...

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Corporate Law Reform

The revised corporate law will enter into force and effect as of January 1, 2023.

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Vieli AG

Corporate Governance & Housekeeping: Essential For Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs today face complex challenges in the ever-evolving business landscape. The success and sustainability of their companies are heavily dependent on key factors like corporate governance...

Switzerland Commercial

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LINDEMANNLAW

Chapter 59 – Asset Transfer Agreements Under Swiss Law

In Switzerland, acquisitions of a business mainly take two forms: the share deal, where shareholders sell (or simply transfer) their shares in a company to a buyer, and the asset deal...

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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Wenger Plattner

Private Equity In Switzerland 2024

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Nouveau Droit De La SA Et Établissements Financiers

Le droit de la société anonyme modifié au 1er janvier 2023 comporte des atouts et quelques potentiels écueils pour les établissements financiers.

Switzerland Commercial

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FBT Avocats SA

Revision Of The Swiss Corporate Law: Shareholders' Rights

The amendments to the Swiss Corporate Law (revCO) related to the shareholders' rights to participation, representation, information and inspection...

Switzerland Commercial

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Altenburger

Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism

Both company types enjoy limited liability to the effect that only the company's assets are liable for company debts and not the private assets of the respective shareholder(s)...

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Director Obligations: Why It Is Important To Get It Right

Swiss Companies have an unrivalled reputation. It is important to understand the obligations of being a director of a Swiss company.

Worldwide Compliance

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Dixcart Group Limited

Swiss Corporate Law Reform: The Key Changes

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Switzerland Commercial

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CONVINUS

The Advantages Of Switzerland As A Corporate Location

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Corporate Governance Switzerland 2023

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

A Closer Look At The AGM Season 2023: Proxy Advisors And Their Revised Guidelines

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Corporate Restructuring Under Revised Swiss Company Law

Switzerland Commercial

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Prager Dreifuss

SIX Publishes Framework For Swiss SPACs

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Main Changes For The Upcoming AGM Season Set By Proxy Advisors

Switzerland Commercial

AA

Advestra AG

New ESG Rules In Switzerland: How To Mitigate The Risk Of Criminal Liability

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Corporate Governance In Switzerland - New ESG Rules In Switzerland: How To Mitigate The Risk Of Criminal Liability

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

New ESG Due Diligence And Reporting Obligations

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Corporate Law Reform: Delisting

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Art. 271 StGB Weiterhin Ohne Klare Schranken

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

New Precedent Does Not Provide Clear Guidance On The Boundaries Of The Swiss Blocking Statute

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

How Swiss Companies Can Respond To The New ESG Disclosure And Due Diligence Requirements

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

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Switzerland - Company Incorporation

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Genshape Management Limited

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