Publications

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

The EU has taken on a significant role in various areas, such as AI and platform regulation. This also has an impact on Switzerland. This article highlights a few of the EU's activities and their significance for Switzerland and Swiss companies without claiming to be exhaustive.

Andrea Meule, Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen

Business mediation is an alternative to state arbitration proceedings. However, conflicting parties have rarely used this alternative option to date. This article shows why this form of conflict resolution can be worthwhile for companies.

Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen, Luca Eigensatz

Ecological, or “green”, building is associated with many challenges. An even more differentiated approach is required for condominiums. This article documents an overview.

Mathias Birrer

In the event of the death of a close relative, mourners are faced not only with the emotional loss but also with a wide range of legal issues. This article provides an overview of the most important actions to be taken by heirs and/or close relatives.

Luca Eigensatz, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann

Year 2025 will again see numerous legal changes affecting various areas of life. Given the complexity and diversity of these legal changes, it can be challenging to keep track of them. To make this task easier for you, we have once again compiled the most important legal changes for 2025 in a compact form.

Luca Eigensatz, Andrea Meule

Under Swiss law, the principle of freedom of dismissal applies. Employers and employees are permitted to terminate the employment relationship at any time. However, the employer must comply with certain retention periods. This article shows when and how the protection against retention periods applies.

Raffael Steger, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann

In the course of succession planning for owner-managed companies, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to tax law. This article deals with some of the most important legal and non-legal aspects.

Andrea Meule, Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen

Even today, many people dream of owning their own four walls. What few people realize, however, is that the property of their dreams can also become a nightmare. To avoid this, there are a few points to consider when signing the purchase agreement. This article pro-vides an overview.

Mathias Birrer