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Switzerland

ESG
Companies in neighbouring Switzerland need lawyers who are up to date with the changing regulations as the EU relaxes its ESG requirements
M&A
The Zurich-based M&A lawyer explains why he likes the collaborative nature of his job and why finding balance is essential
The finalists for the 26th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 3
The finalists for the 25th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 24
The schuldschein market has had a record year on all accounts, and the momentum is expected to continue into the autumn
12th annual awards announces winners
The Women in Business Law Awards is excited to present its shortlist for the 2022 EMEA awards.
3rd annual awards announce winners across 58 categories
Sponsored

Sponsored

  • Sponsored by Niederer Kraft Frey
    Switzerland has delivered some of the largest outbound Chinese acquisitions over recent years and, unlike the EU, has not imposed any formal investment restrictions. Manuel Werder, Philippe Weber, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey examine the market’s rules of entry
  • Sponsored by Bär & Karrer
    The Swiss federal government’s pre-draft DLT Act will be under public consultation until the end of June 2019. Daniel Flühmann and Peter Hsu of Bär & Karrer look at some of its most forward-thinking proposals
  • Sponsored by Bär & Karrer
    Capital gains realised through a disposal of shares held for private investment purposes by Swiss resident individuals are generally exempt from Swiss income taxes. In certain circumstances, such capital gains are assimilated to dividends, salary or compensation payments for the renouncing of a right, in which case they become subject to income tax.