New arbitration rules reflect modern trends Switzerland's new international arbitration rules are an expression of modern practice and will be recognized worldwide, say Harold Frey and Jan-Michael Ahrens of Lenz & Staehelin
Switzerland: Capital protection options for stressed companies Christoph Stäubli of Walder Wyss & Partners outlines the capital restructuring process in Switzerland
Switzerland: Merger Act makes corporate deals easier Dr Peter C Schaufelberger and Caroline Behr of SvH Schaufelberger & van Hoboken outline how the new Merger Act will facilitate corporate transactions in Switzerland
New law drafted to integrate financial supervision In its efforts to integrate financial market supervision, it is possible that Switzerland is creating a supervisory authority with excessive powers. Michele Caratsch of Haymann & Baldi explains
Securities lending on a roll Marc Zulian and Dr Christoph Heiz of Meyer Lustenberger provide a Swiss perspective on securities lending and borrowing
Tax concerns for foreign investors Thomas Graf, Daniela Schmucki-Fricker and Markus E Kronauer of Niederer Kraft & Frey outline the withholding tax and stamp duty issues that arise in debt financing transactions for Swiss companies by non-Swiss lenders
Banks work with law enforcers to fight terrorism and corruption Switzerland's private banking sector is increasing its financial due diligence to combat corruption and terrorist financing. Dr Fabio Delcò and Nadja Marugg of Dietrich Baumgartner & Partners explain
