Switzerland: Corporate/Commercial Law

The Swiss M&A market showed meaningful momentum in 2025, with deal activity and volume advancing beyond 2024 – yet tariff shocks and geopolitical uncertainties led to the year still landing slightly below expectations...

In decision 9C_606/2025 of 24 February 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court held that interest expenses on acquisition debt transferred to a target company through a downstream merger are not deductible where they lack a direct nexus to the target’s own business activity.

Die ElpoChem, Innovationstreiber in der Entwicklung, Produktion und dem Vertrieb hochspezialisierter Elektrolyte und Chemikalien für das Elektropolieren...

This article examines the legal framework for investment clubs in Switzerland, focusing on whether such clubs can be structured as Swiss corporation (Aktiengesellschaft). It discusses the requirements for member participation in investment decisions...

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, growing disruption across global supply chains is placing increasing strain on businesses’ contractual rights and obligations.

Swiss companies face unprecedented disruption as regulatory complexity, environmental pressures, and technological transformation reshape the competitive landscape. Analysis of SIX-listed firms reveals that supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions have become systemic challenges, with companies acknowledging these disruptions significantly outperforming those that don't. The traditional "Swiss Finish" of stability must now be redefined around adaptability and resilience in an era where disrupt...

Switzerland continues to attract internationally mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, drawn by its political stability, strong legal framework, and favourable tax environment.

On 4 February 2026, the Swiss Alternative Investments Forum convened leading voices from capital markets, energy, real estate, venture capital and other alternative asset classes at the Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten in Zurich.

The jurisdiction of Switzerland offers numerous advantages.

In der kommerziellen Kommunikation sind Aussagen wie «klimafreundlich», «CO2-neutral» oder «nachhaltig» kritisch zu prüfen.

Dans le cadre de la communication commerciale, les indications telles que « respectueux du climat », « neutre en CO₂ » ou « durable » doivent être examinées d’un œil critique.

On 2 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published the preliminary draft for a Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (Bundesgesetz über die nachhaltige Unternehmensführung, NUFG).