Switzerland: Corporate/Commercial Law

All of the standard transaction strategies to acquire portfolio companies are commonly used in Switzerland. We assume that regular leveraged buyouts have accounted for the majority of the transactions in recent years. In 2025, the total deal volume in the private equity sector remained stable...

Medbase AG, part of the Migros Group and a leading Swiss healthcare provider with a nationwide network of medical centres and pharmacies, has acquired a majority stake in the Ardentis Group, one of the leading providers of dental services in French-speaking Switzerland. The transaction strengthens Medbase’s position in the Swiss healthcare market and combines its nationwide healthcare platform with Ardentis’s established presence in the dental sector.

The regulatory environment in Switzerland to date continues to be investor-friendly for the following three main reasons: (i) limited investment restrictions (a notable exception being the Federal Law on Acquisition of Real Estate (the so-called Lex Koller)...

The European Union has introduced new mandatory labelling requirements that will fundamentally change how manufacturers and retailers communicate product information to consumers. These obligations cover legal guarantees, repair information, and software update commitments, creating a comprehensive framework for consumer transparency. Understanding these requirements is essential for businesses operating in or selling to EU markets to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.

Die Revision des Schweizer Geldwäschereigesetzes unterstellt ab Oktober 2026 Berater bei Immobilientransaktionen über CHF 5 Mio. erstmals umfassenden Compliance-Pflichten.

The EU AI Act's general application date of 2 August 2026 has arrived with significant regulatory changes through the AI Omnibus amendment, deferring core high-risk AI obligations...

La FIFA ha proposto di cedere fino al 20% di una nuova controllata commerciale, FIFA Forward Enterprise, per raccogliere 4,2 miliardi di dollari destinati allo sviluppo del calcio globale.

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.

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On 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce new transparency requirements under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners...

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce new transparency requirements under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners ("LETA" or "Transparency Act").