Category: Legal and Compliance

The case Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against Russia in alignment with the European Union’s 16th sanctions package of 24 February 2025. Source: admin.ch The commentary The Federal Department of Economic Affairs,...

The case The case decided by the Federal Supreme Court on 17 December 2024 (4A_62/2024 17.12.2024) concerned the liability of the governing bodies of a paper mill (in bankruptcy) in connection with dividend distributions....

The case The drastic reduction in Russian assets in Switzerland, from an originally estimated CHF 150 billion to CHF 12.9 billion, is a direct consequence of the sanctions and increased regulatory pressure following the Russian...

The case After Christmas 2024 the USA imposed sanctions against the former Georgian prime minister and oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. Source: ofac.treasury.gov The commentary Ivanishvili filed several lawsuits against Credit...

The case New sanctions against Russia, together with the cold weather in the USA, have been driving up the price for oil. Source: US Department of State The commentary The price for oil has been rising for weeks, and as the...

The case The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) has expanded its list of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.  Source: admin.ch The commentary Switzerland is thus adopting the additional...

The case The UN Sanctions Committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organisations. The sanctions database has been updated accordingly. Source: admin.ch The commentary On 4 March 2016, the Federal...

The case The Swiss Parliament (i.e. both the Council of States and the National Council) has relaxed the ban on legal advice, though solely for purely advisory activities; legal representation remains prohibited. Source:...

The case The European Union’s 15th package of sanctions against Russia demonstrates a continued and escalating commitment to pressuring Moscow, particularly targeting its capacity to circumvent existing measures. Source:...

The case CHF 99 million from Syria have been blocked in Switzerland. Source: Neue Zürcher Zeitung 11 December 2024, p. 9; SECO & SECO & Parlament The commentary In an article published in Neue Züricher Zeitung they state...

The case Cyprus has revoked 77 more passports granted through Golden Passport Program. Source: Schengen & Zentralplus The commentary Cyprus’ Golden Passport program of, which allowed wealthy non-EU nationals to acquire...