Switzerland: Corporate Governance

Creditor subordination agreements are crucial in financial distress situations. They defer claims and represent economic equity, often necessary to protect other creditors and improve restructuring prospects.

Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AG, ein ostschweizer Familienunternehmen bekannt für seine Marken Munz, Minor und Avelines, übernimmt die Produktionsinfrastruktur für Schokoladenküsse...

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ESG regulation continues to evolve across the EU, Switzerland, and the US, influenced by political dynamics, economic strategies, and societal expectations.

In Switzerland, the collection and processing of personal data are primarily regulated by the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and Swiss Federal Data Protection Ordinance (FDPO).

Switzerland plays a very important role in the global economic system.

Creditor subordination agreements are crucial in financial distress situations. They defer claims and represent economic equity, often necessary to protect other creditors and improve restructuring prospects.

From 9 June 2025 to 8 June 2026, holders of ordinary passports from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi...

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In Switzerland, there are a large number of board members who have such a function or work for a Swiss company who are not resident in Switzerland but abroad. In these constellations, there are also numerous legal challenges and aspects to consider.

In der Schweiz gibt es eine hohe Anzahl an Verwaltungsräten, die eine solche Funktion bzw. Tätigkeit bei einem Schweizer Unternehmen haben, allerdings keinen Wohnsitz in der Schweiz besitzen, sondern im Ausland. Bei diesen Konstellationen sind zusätzlich zahlreiche rechtliche Herausforderungen und Aspekte zu berücksichtigen.

What are the most common types of corporate business entity and what are the main structural differences between them?