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Enforcement Of Foreign Freezing Orders In Switzerland

The increasing internationalisation of financial flows has significantly shaped the dynamics of commercial litigation.

Switzerland Litigation

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Rules On The Duty To Hand Over Retrocessions And Distribution Fees To Clients In Execution-Only Relationships

In a precedent setting Decision 4A_149/2025 of 12 January 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled that, unlike the situation with portfolio management or advisory relationships...

Switzerland Finance

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Advestra AG

Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: Federal Supreme Court To Review FINMA Write-Off (Video)

As mentioned in an article in the FuW: The write-off of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds issued by Credit Suisse remains one of the most controversial aspects of the bank's emergency rescue in March 2023.

Switzerland Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Lis Pendens In Switzerland: 5A_114/2025 & Swiss Torpedo

In its landmark decision BGer 5A_114/2025 of 13 January 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has clarified the question of when proceedings are considered pending in Switzerland and thus block a lawsuit abroad.

Switzerland Litigation

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Vischer AG

UNCITRAL Code Of Conduct For Arbitrators

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Designing Cross-border Disputes: How Swiss Civil Procedure Enables Strategic Forum Planning

Switzerland Litigation

GGI Global Alliance

Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

Gerichtskostenrückerstattung bei Arrestverfahren

Switzerland Litigation

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Vischer AG

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies The Legal Regime Applicable To Retrocessions In Execution-Only Relationships

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

The Federal Supreme Court Rules On Whether The Transfer Of A Holiday Home To A Trust Is Subject To Authorisation Regime Under The LFAIE

Switzerland Litigation

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Borel & Barbey

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies International Lis Pendens: The Ruling Limits Forum Shopping And Promotes Legal Certainty In Cross-border Cases

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Supreme Court Upholds Request For Revision Of CAS Arbitration Award In Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Nouveau droit des scellés en procédure pénale État des lieux de la jurisprudence deux ans après l'entrée en vigueur

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

When Global Emissions Reach The Court Room: A Swiss Court Opens The Door To Climate Claims

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland–USA: Why A Trade Deal Must Go Far Beyond Tariff Caps (Video)

Switzerland International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Moderation Round Table Session: Artificial Intelligence In The Private Clients Practice: AI As A Friend Or Foe, A Round Table Discussion

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Technology Proof-of-Concept Agreements: 6 Legal Issues Businesses Often Miss

Switzerland Technology

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Logan & Partners

Open Banking And Open Finance In Switzerland

Switzerland Finance

RUGGLE Partner

Guidelines And Regulations To Provide Insights On Public Policies To Ensure AI's Beneficial Use As A Professional Tool - Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

NEWSLETTER du 11 août au 5 septembre 2025 | n° 111

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence...

Switzerland Litigation

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Präventiver Rechtsschutz: Die Schutzschrift nach Art. 270 ZPO

Der präventive Rechtsschutz in Form der Schutzschrift existiert in der Schweiz seit einigen Jahren. Die Rechtsprechung verschaffte dem Institut gewisse Konturen.

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Commercial Mediation On The Rise

Commercial mediation on the rise? - Yes, I think this is correct. I see this not only in my own practice, but also hear it from various colleagues.

Switzerland Litigation

Weber-Stecher Arbitration - Mediation

Climate Case Asmania Et Al. v. Holcim: Decoding The Cantonal Court Of Zug's Decision

In a long-awaited decision, the Cantonal Court of Zug ("Court") on 17 December 2025 declared the climate lawsuit brought by four Indonesian islanders ("Plaintiffs")...

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Court Decides To Hear Landmark Climate Litigation

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Milestone Ruling Clarifies Confiscation Methodology In Case Of Commingled Licit And Illicit Assets (7B_65/2023, 5 December 2025)

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Delay Claims In International Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

NEWSLETTER Du 6 Au 31 Octobre 2025 | N° 114

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies That AMLA Breaches Do Not, Per Se, Establish Money Laundering Intent

Switzerland Government

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland Simplifies The Hearing Of Swiss Residents By Foreign Courts

Switzerland Litigation

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

AA - Auslandsbezug bei Arrestverfahren

Switzerland Litigation

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Vischer AG

Taking Of Evidence In Aid Of Cross-Border Civil Proceedings – It's Getting (Somewhat) Easier In Switzerland

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

New Rules To Facilitate Cross-Border Civil Proceedings Effective 1 January 2026

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Federal Supreme Court On Deadline To File Forced-Heirship Claims

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

NEWSLETTER du 11 août au 5 septembre 2025 | n° 111

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence...

Switzerland Litigation

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Taking Of Evidence In Aid Of Cross-Border Civil Proceedings – It's Getting (Somewhat) Easier In Switzerland

Videoconferences are nowadays widely used for the examination of parties, witnesses and experts in cross-border civil proceedings.

Switzerland Litigation

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Lenz & Staehelin

New Rules To Facilitate Cross-Border Civil Proceedings Effective 1 January 2026

The Swiss Federal Council has taken an important step towards modernising and facilitating the handling of cross-border evidence in civil and commercial matters.

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Federal Supreme Court On Deadline To File Forced-Heirship Claims

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has clarified that the one-year limitation period to file a forced-heirship reduction claim (Herabsetzungsklage) against the recipient of a lifetime gift...

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Too Late To Sue The Trustee? The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Issues A Landmark Ruling On The One-Year Forfeiture Period For Abatement Claims Under Swiss Forced Heirship Rules

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

NEWSLETTER Du 14 Juillet Au 25 Juillet 2025 | N° 109

Autorité de recours pénale cantonale seule compétente pour statuer sur le prononcé de refus d'autorisation de surveillance de la correspondance...

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Recent Case Law On The CS/UBS Emergency Merger: What Do BGer 2E_1/2024 And The SDNY Decision Of September 30, 2025 Mean?

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").

Worldwide Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Ordre Public-Einwände i.S.v. Art. 34 Ziff. 1 LugÜ sind bereits im Erkenntnisverfahren zu erheben

Eine Verletzung des materiellen Ordre Public bei der Vollstreckung eines ausländischen Urteils in der Schweiz im Sinne von Art. 34 Ziff. 1 LugÜ kann nicht geltend gemacht werden...

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Interpreting Treaties In Investment Arbitration

Worldwide International

Aceris Law

The Hague District Court Grants Injunction Against Glenmark For G-Standaard Listing Of Eltrombopag 14 Days Prior To SPC Expiry Novartis

Switzerland Healthcare

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A&O Shearman

Vollstreckung von ausländischen Massnahmeentscheiden

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Die Fernwirkung des strafrechtlichen nemo-tenetur-Grundsatzes im Verwaltungsverfahren – ein Paradigmenwechsel am Beispiel des FINMA (Pre-)Enforcements

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies The Burden Of Proof In The Context Of Liquidated Damages Clauses

Switzerland Litigation

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Borel & Barbey

Blowing The Whistle On CAS: The CJEU's RFC Seraing v. FIFA Decision

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies The Notion Of "Potential Relevance" And Provides Guidance Regarding The Protection Of Privacy In Unsealing Proceedings

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Notice Of Arbitration By SMS: Efficiency vs. Fairness

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies Self-Incrimination Protection In FINMA Proceedings

Switzerland Criminal

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Borel & Barbey

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Switzerland Litigation

Weber-Stecher Arbitration - Mediation

NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

FSC 1C_665/2024 Of 3 July 2025: Reclaiming Overpaid Salaries

Switzerland Employment

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Federal Tribunal Requires Clarity In Bank Contracts And Substantiated Defence In Banking Litigation

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

Inadmissibility In Criminal Proceedings Of Evidence Produced To FINMA

Switzerland Criminal

BK

Bär & Karrer

WTO Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration (MPIA): Shrinking The Void?

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

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NEWSLETTER du 11 août au 5 septembre 2025 | n° 111

Switzerland Litigation

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

NEWSLETTER Du 14 Juillet Au 25 Juillet 2025 | N° 109

Switzerland Criminal

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NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

Switzerland Criminal

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NEWSLETTER Du 9 Au 13 Septembre 2024 | N° 89

Switzerland Criminal

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Newsletter du 16 au 20 septembre 2024 | n° 90

Switzerland Criminal

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Newsletter Du 2 Au 6 Septembre 2024 | N° 88

Switzerland Criminal

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Newsletter Du 5 Au 16 Août 2024 | N° 86

Switzerland Litigation

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NEWSLETTER du 29 juillet au 2 août 2024 | n° 85

Switzerland Criminal

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NEWSLETTER Du 22 Au 26 Juillet 2024 | N° 84

Switzerland Criminal

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Newsletter Du 22 Au 26 Juillet 2024 | N° 84

Switzerland Criminal

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