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Deal-Ticker: Spitäler Schaffhausen Secures CHF 160 Million Financing For Development

Kellerhals Carrard advised Spitäler Schaffhausen on a complex financing transaction involving a CHF 60 million subordinated credit agreement with Canton Schaffhausen and a CHF 100 million syndicated credit facility led by Zürcher Kantonalbank. The transaction enables the hospital to finance the renewal and development of its infrastructure following voter approval in a 2025 referendum.

Switzerland Finance

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Kellerhals Carrard

Abolition Of Imputed Rental Value — A Structural Shift Towards Real Estate Holding Companies

Switzerland's abolition of the imputed rental value (Eigenmietwert) has been widely welcomed as the end of a long-criticised tax burden on homeowners.

Switzerland Real Estate

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LINDEMANNLAW

Simplification des démarches contre les occupations illicites

Dès le 1er juillet 2026, le Code civil (CC) et le Code de procédure civile (CPC) renforceront les droits de possesseurs d’immeubles...

Switzerland Real Estate

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Borel & Barbey

A New Practice Has Been Introduced In The Canton Of Valais Concerning The Application Of The Federal Act On The Acquisition Of Real Estate By Persons Abroad (LFAIE)

Since 26 January 2026, the Valais land registry has instructed notaries to no longer execute any deeds of sale (including forward sale, conditional sale, promise of sale, pre-emption agreement, etc.)...

Switzerland Real Estate

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Borel & Barbey

The Federal Supreme Court Rules On Whether The Transfer Of A Holiday Home To A Trust Is Subject To Authorisation Regime Under The LFAIE

Switzerland Litigation

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Borel & Barbey

New Perspectives For Real Estate Investments In Switzerland – Club Deals And Pooling: Opportunities And Challenges For Private Investors

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

2026 Swiss Safe Harbour Interest Rates For Intra-group Loans – EUR Rate Remains Unchanged, GBP And USD Rate Decreased

Switzerland Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Kellerhals Carrard An Der IMMO26

Switzerland Real Estate

KC

Kellerhals Carrard

Baumängelrecht neu geregelt: Das gilt ab 2026

Switzerland Real Estate

BG

Blum & Grob

Legislative And Regulatory Updates For 2026

Switzerland Finance

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Borel & Barbey

Real Estate & Global Mobility Solutions: Invest Smart, Live Anywhere

Worldwide Real Estate

GGI Global Alliance

Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2026

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Private Debt In Switzerland – Practitioners' Perspective | Key Considerations And Practical Solutions

Switzerland Finance

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Borel & Barbey

Real Estate Transactions In Switzerland - Overview

Switzerland Real Estate

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Bär & Karrer

Partial Revision Of The AMLO-FINMA

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Multi-Club Ownership Models In Professional Football

Switzerland Commercial

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Stricter Capital Rules For UBS Miss The Real Issue

Worldwide Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Citizenship Law: Dual Citizenship In Switzerland – Rules, Advantages, And Disadvantages

Switzerland Immigration

VA

Vischer AG

Swiss Federal Supreme Court's Decision Of 13 March 2026 (4A_305/2025) On Effect Of Sanctions On The Enforcement Of Claims In Switzerland

Switzerland Litigation

BK

Bär & Karrer

NEWSLETTER Du 17 Au 28 Mars 2025 | N° 102

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

NEC Contracts: Dispute Resolution Under NEC3 And NEC4

The NEC family of contracts, short for New Engineering Contract, is a suite of standard forms of contract published by the Institution of Civil Engineers ("ICE"). NEC is designed for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects and is used widely in the UK public sector

Switzerland Real Estate

Aceris Law

Ausweg aus der Sackgasse des gewerbsmässigen Liegenschaftenhandels - steuerneutrale Umstrukturierung oder Steuerumgehung?

Der Gefahr, dass ein Immobilienbesitzer als gewerbsmässiger Liegenschaftenhändler eingestuft wird, lässt sich unter anderem dadurch begegnen, dass die Grundstücke dem Geschäftsvermögen zugeordnet werden und dieses...

Switzerland Tax

VA

Vischer AG

Anpassungen beim Mieterschutz in Basel-Stadt: Der Überwälzungssatz wird erhöht

Am 1. November 2025 treten im Kanton Basel-Stadt Änderungen beim Wohnraumschutz in Kraft. Neben Anpassungen bei der Organisation...

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Land Register Law: Trust With Reservation – What You Need To Know

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Systemwechsel bei der Wohnungsbesteuerung

Switzerland Real Estate

BG

Blum & Grob

Abolition Of The Taxation On Imputed Rental Value Tax

Switzerland Tax

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

System Change In The Taxation Of Residential Property

Switzerland Tax

BK

Bär & Karrer

Update Vernehmlassung Lex Koller

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Änderungen im Mietrecht

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Achat immobilier en Italie : Guide pratique pour les investisseurs étrangers

Switzerland Real Estate

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Altenburger

Strengthened Protections For Buyers In The Context Of Real Estate Sales And Construction Contracts

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Switzerland's Upcoming Vote: A Turning Point For Homeowners

Switzerland Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Short-Term Rentals Which Are Continuing To Rise

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

NEWSLETTER Du 17 Au 28 Mars 2025 | N° 102

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Strengthened Protections For Buyers In The Context Of Real Estate Sales And Construction Contracts

A reform of the Swiss contractual law effective January 1, 2026, will strengthen protections for buyers in real estate sales and construction contracts. The law introduces a mandatory minimum period of 60 days...

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Switzerland's Upcoming Vote: A Turning Point For Homeowners

On 28 September 2025, Swiss citizens will vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow cantons to introduce a special property...

Switzerland Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Short-Term Rentals Which Are Continuing To Rise

In Switzerland, the short-term rental of private living space has become increasingly widespread, with Airbnb being the most frequently used platform.

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Neue 60-Tägige Mindestrügefrist Bei Grundstückkauf- Und Werkverträgen

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Newsletter Du 26 Février 2024 Au 8 Mars 2024 | N° 67

Rejet des conclusions civiles en lien avec une violation des règles de l'art de construire

Switzerland Criminal

MB

Monfrini Bitton Klein

Revised Transparency Rules On Rents

On 21 March 2025, the Swiss Federal Council adopted amendments to the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises.

Switzerland Real Estate

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

Der Neue Limited Qualified Investor Fund (LQIF) - Mit Besonderem Fokus Auf Immobilienanlagen

The Swiss fund market holds significant importance in asset management and the distribution of collective investment schemes.

Switzerland Finance

BK

Bär & Karrer

Reservation Agreements In Swiss Real Estate – Risks And Pitfalls

In Switzerland, property transfer requires a notarized public deed for legal security and transparency. The notary ensures the legal compliance of the contract and informs the parties of the fiscal and civil implications.

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Building Permit Authorization In Switzerland: Essential Legal Considerations

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss International Inheritance Law: New Provisions Effective January 1, 2025

Switzerland Family

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Altenburger

Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2025

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Quo Vadis Lex Koller? (French)

Switzerland Real Estate

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Quo Vadis Lex Koller? (German)

Switzerland Real Estate

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Quo Vadis Lex Koller?

Switzerland Real Estate

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Immobilienkauf In Italien: Praktischer Leitfaden Für Ausländische Investoren

Switzerland Real Estate

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Altenburger

Application Of The Lex Koller With Italy - Reciprocity

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Gelockertes Zweitwohnungsgesetz Ab 1. Oktober 2024

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Partial Revision Of Tenancy Law: Draft Bill On Subletting

Switzerland Real Estate

VA

Vischer AG

Newsletter Du 26 Février 2024 Au 8 Mars 2024 | N° 67

Switzerland Criminal

MB

Monfrini Bitton Klein

Maximizing Security: Escrow In Real Estate And Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions (Video)

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

The New L-QIF From A Swiss Tax And Financial Regulatory Perspective

Switzerland Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Impact Of Revision Of Swiss Inheritance Law On Real Estate?

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Lex Koller – Who Is Permitted To Acquire Real Estate In Switzerland?

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

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