The Case: The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has confirmed that a company engaging in deceptive pricing practices may be required not only to pay a fine but also to return the profits obtained through misleading pricing strategies, including the use of fictitious crossed-out prices and false price comparisons.

The Case: Approximately 30 years ago, the development was planned with a pedestrian and bicycle path running through the site. Since then, mobility patterns have evolved considerably, so in addition to conventional bicycles, we now also have fast e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles, increasing the potential for conflicts between…

The Case: According to Bain & Company, private equity finally found some footing in 2025. The Commentary: Deal and exit values surged, a few megadeals dominated the headlines and the champagne almost popped. Almost. The rebound was narrow and distributions stayed stubbornly low. Fund-raising? For many general partners, that process…

The Case: The first edition was published in 2011. The updated version takes into account subsequent changes of the legislation, particularly ZPO as well as IPRG, and includes judicial practice as well as doctrine. The Commentary: Topics that deserve to be paid special attention: Dealing with conflicts of interest, significance…

The Case: The European Union adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia yesterday. The Commentary: The new package significantly increases pressure on Russia’s war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military-industrial base, special economic zones as well as the enablers and profiteers of its war of aggression.…

The Case: Yesterday, Switzerland officially expanded its sanctions measures by adopting key elements from the EU’s 18th sanctions package. These measures take effect on 12 August 2025. The Commentary: In doing so, Switzerland mirrored many of these measures, especially regarding shipping, oil pricing, new listings of individuals and entities, and…

Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs’ assets worth more than USD 2.6 billion.

The case In Switzerland, cohabiting couples (i.e. they are not married) do not benefit from the same range of legal rights and protections as married couples. For this reason it is of utmost importance to take proactive steps in order to protect both partners,...

The case Many parents wish to pass on part of their assets to their children as long as the parents are still alive so as to make it easier for the decendants to buy e.g. their own home or to enable them to set up a company. When distributing assets before your death,...

The case Ukraine: Switzerland updates its sanctions listings.Source: admin.chThe commentary Switzerland is adopting the listings decided by the EU in its 17th sanctions package in response to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures came into effect at...