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Swiss Space Law: Licensing Requirement

Art. 8 et seq. of the preliminary draft of the new Federal Act on Space Operations ("PD-SOA") govern the licensing requirements for companies engaged in space operations.

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

"Green Marketing": Impact Of The New Art. 3 (1)(x) UCA On Climate-related Advertising

On 1 January 2025, the new Art. 3 para. 1 let. x of the Federal Act on Unfair Competition (UCA, SR 241) came into force with the following wording...

Switzerland Media & IT

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Vischer AG

Introduction To The EU Space Act

The space industry, particularly the provision of space-based data and space services is increasingly important for both the Union's economy and the daily life of citizens.

Switzerland Environment

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Vischer AG

Climate And Environmental Risks Of Financial Institutions – The New EU And Swiss Supervisory Focus

While the buzz around sustainability reporting is fading, the supervisory dimension of environmental risks looms on the horizon. This trend is underscored by a recent ECB decision on 10 November 2025...

European Union Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

Les moyens d'action contre le greenwashing: Portée et efficacité à l'aune du nouvel article 3 let. X LCD, Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Zivilprozess- und Zwangsvollstreckungsrecht, 2025, p.32 - 42

Switzerland Environment

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Kellerhals Carrard

Änderungen im Mietrecht

Switzerland Real Estate

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Bär & Karrer

Latest Environmental Legislation In Effect And In Pipeline – 2023 Overview

Switzerland Environment

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Federal Council Announces Counterproposal To New Responsible Business Initiative

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

IPO Comparative Guide

Switzerland Commercial

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Kellerhals Carrard

Country Comparative Guides 2025: Environmental, Social And Governance

Switzerland Environment

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Loyens & Loeff

Climate Change And International Law: Unpacking The Landmark ICJ Advisory Opinion And Its Implications For International Arbitration

Switzerland Environment

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Climate Reporting In Switzerland: Findings From The First Reporting Year

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

Greenwashing – What Companies Should Consider

Switzerland Environment

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MME

Reservation Agreements In Swiss Real Estate – Risks And Pitfalls

Switzerland Real Estate

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Bär & Karrer

Remote Work And Permanent Establishments: Key Takeaways From The OECD 2025 Update

Switzerland Tax

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Quotas For Foreigners In Switzerland In 2026

Worldwide Immigration

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Vischer AG

Teilrevision Des Kartellgesetzes Vor Dem Abschluss

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

Geldwäschereirechtliche Aspekte der Herausgabe und Distribution von Guthaben- und Geschenkkarten

Switzerland Government

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Kellerhals Carrard

Preparing For 2026: Switzerland May Reactivate Safeguard Clause For Croatian Workers

Switzerland Employment

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Vischer AG

Building Permit Authorization In Switzerland: Essential Legal Considerations

Switzerland has long been recognized as a highly attractive destination for real estate investment, particularly in the construction sector.

Switzerland Real Estate

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Climate Transition Reporting: Key Developments

On 1 January 2025, the Swiss Climate and Innovation Act ("CIA") and its implementing regulation, the Climate Protection Ordinance ("CPO"), will enter into force...

Switzerland Environment

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Lenz & Staehelin

Climate-Related Marketing Claims In Switzerland: Towards Stricter Regulation And Enforcement

Given the stronger awareness of consumers regarding the potential impact of products on the environment, claims relating to the environment and sustainability are a frequently used marketing tool.

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schweizer KMU: Weitergehende Transparenzvorschriften Betreffend Nachhaltigkeit

Am 26. Juni 2024 hat der Bundesrat den Vorentwurf zur Anpassung des Obligationenrechts im Bereich des Sustainability Reportings veröffentlicht. Ziel der Vorlage sei die Anpassung des schweizerischen...

Switzerland Commercial

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Kellerhals Carrard

More Extensive Transparency Regulations On Sustainability Aspects

Switzerland Environment

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Kellerhals Carrard

Federal Council Proposes More Stringent Rules On Sustainability Reporting To Align With EU Law

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

5 Key Legal Challenges In The Oil And Gas Industry

European Union Energy

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LINDEMANNLAW

Federal Council Proposes Stricter Rules For Sustainability Reporting In Switzerland Following EU Law

European Union Commercial

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

ESG: Will Your Company Be Affected By The New Transparency Regulations On Sustainability Aspects?

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

ESG: Switzerland Adopts Ban On Greenwashing

Switzerland Environment

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MME

TCFD, CSRD, ESRS? Eine Guideline Im Dschungel Der Nichtfinanziellen Berichterstattungspflichten

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Vieli AG

The New EPA: A Commitment To Circular Economy

Switzerland Environment

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Vischer AG

Geneva Insights - April 2024

Switzerland Strategy

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ESG: Pitfalls Regarding Climate Transition Plans From A Swiss Legal Perspective

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

TCFD, CSRD, ESRS? Eine Guideline Im Dschungel Der Nichtfinanziellen Berichterstattungspflichten

Berichterstattungspflichtige Schweizer Unternehmen mussten sich erstmals für das Geschäftsjahr 2023 intensiv mit der nichtfinanziellen Berichterstattung auseinandersetzen.

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Vieli AG

The New EPA: A Commitment To Circular Economy

On March 15, 2024, the National Council and the Council of States adopted an amendment to the Environmental Protection Act (EPA, SR 814.01).

Switzerland Environment

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Vischer AG

Geneva Insights - April 2024

Welcome to the April Edition of the Geneva Insights Newsletter. Various international bodies convene to address key economic, regulatory and developmental challenges.

Switzerland Strategy

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ESG: Pitfalls Regarding Climate Transition Plans From A Swiss Legal Perspective

Swiss law requires big companies as of 2024 (reporting year 2025), to follow the recommendations of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures...

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

ESG: From Voluntary To Mandatory Climate Transition Plans In Switzerland And The EU

European Union Environment

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MME

New European Mandatory Human Rights And Environmental Due Diligence Obligations - CSDDD

On 14 December 2023, the Council of the EU and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...

European Union Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

The Role Of Attribution Science In Climate Litigation Against Companies

Attribution science is a relatively new field of research which seeks to establish a link between human-induced climate change and its impact on human or natural systems.

Switzerland Environment

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Green Claims: Proceedings In Switzerland

"Make taste not waste" or "the greenest way to an excellent cup of coffee" – Already in 2012, the Zurich Commercial Court assessed whether advertising with these general environmental claims proves admissible under unfair competition law.

Switzerland Environment

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Investoren: Sind Sie Bereit Für Den Neuen Swiss Stewardship Code?

Investoren: Swiss Stewardship Code bietet Leitfaden für nachhaltiges Investment und Zusammenarbeit mit Unternehmen. Keine Verpflichtung, aber wertvoll.

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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MME

ESG Und Greenwashing Im Schweizerischen Finanzsektor?

Switzerland Finance

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MME

Die Bedeutung Von ESG Für Schweizer Stiftungen: Ein Weg Zu Verantwortungsvollem Handeln

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

Auswirkungen Der EU-Entwaldungsverordnung (EU) 2023/1115* Auf Schweizer Unternehmen

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

Climate Protection In Switzerland And In The EU

Switzerland Environment

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Sustainability Is Now

Switzerland Commercial

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AlixPartners

Greenwashing: Green Claims In Commercial Communications

European Union Environment

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Lenz & Staehelin

European Commission Consults On CBAM Reporting Obligations

European Union Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Klimaschutz In Der Schweiz Und In Der EU

Switzerland Environment

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Corporate ESG Reporting: Latest Developments

European Union Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

New Swiss ESG Due Diligence And Disclosure Requirements – Updates

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

EU Parliament Votes On Climate Agenda

European Union Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Initiative Brought To A Public Vote In Switzerland – Initiative Fails, Parliament Indirect Counterproposal Moves Forward

Switzerland Government

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Contre-Projet À L'initiative Pour Des Entreprises Responsables : Aperçu Des Nouvelles Obligations

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

Gegenvorschlag Zur Konzernverantwortungs-initiative: Die Neuen Pflichten Im Überblick

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

Counter-Proposal To Responsible Business Initiative: Overview Of New Duties For Companies

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

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