Publications

Allocating continuing education and training courses based on workload, time availability or role may inadvertently put individual employees at a disadvantage. Different conditions for full-time and part-time staff are particularly sensitive. What the Gender Equality Act requires, and how to regulate access, cost coverage and time credits in a non-discriminatory manner.

Raffael Steger

On 26 September 2025, Parliament passed the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG), alongside the amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). At the heart of the TJPG is the central transparency register, in which the beneficial owners of all companies and legal entities subject to the Act are recorded. The two Acts, together with the associated ordinances, will come into force on 1 October 2026. The most important questions regarding this are answered below in advance.

Yanick Schmid, Andrea Meule, Raffael Steger

With condominium ownership, it is not just the value of one’s own unit that determines the value of an investment. Regulations, renovations, renovation funds and decisions taken by the condominium association can be just as important to business owners as location, price and possible uses.

Mathias Birrer, Luca Eigensatz

Without cloud solutions, the everyday business for Swiss SMEs would now be hardly imaginable. However, precisely because they have become so normal and indispensable, practical and legal questions continue to arise. We provide an overview of the legal framework and highlight what needs to be considered when selecting and using these solutions.

Andrea Meule, Yanick Schmid

Digital business processes now determine contract processing in almost all industries. Electronic signatures are a key tool for efficiency and flexibility, but the legal framework is complex and raises practical questions. The following article provides an overview of the legal requirements and practical obstacles involved in using electronic signatures in Switzerland.

Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen, Andrea Meule

At the beginning of 2026, numerous legislative changes will come into effect in Switzerland. Many of these changes affect everyday areas of life such as housing, finance, health, and energy supply. This article summarizes the most important changes for 2026 and shows what will change in concrete terms.

Luca Eigensatz, Yanick Schmid

In international business transactions, many companies specifically opt for arbitration. It offers confidentiality, flexibility, and often advantages in terms of international enforceability. Careful contract drafting is essential to ensure that these advantages actually come into play in the event of a dispute. Particular attention should be paid to the arbitration clause. Contradictions, ambiguities, or gaps can lead to significant delays or even prevent proceedings altogether. This article highlights key stumbling blocks in the drafting of arbitration agreements in cross-border contracts.

Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen

Dual vocational training - parallel training in a company and at a vocational school - is considered a success story for the Swiss economy. Reason enough to shed some light on a few legal aspects of this system.

Prof. Dr. iur. Jörg Sprecher, Raffael Steger

In the event of a transfer of business, all employment contracts assigned to the transferred business (or part thereof) are automatically transferred to the acquirer, along with their existing rights and obligations. This article outlines the possible courses of action and what employers need to bear in mind.

Raffael Steger, Yanick Schmid

The number of “gray divorces,” i.e., divorces among people aged 60 and over, has risen significantly. Divorce has far-reaching legal and financial consequences, especially in old age: from claims under old-age and survivors' insurance (AHV) and pension funds to taxes, living arrangements, and inheritance issues.

Luca Eigensatz, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann