Borel & Barbey actively engages with legal developments by regularly contributing to specialised literature, participating in conferences, and being involved in the academic world.
This section provides you with an overview of the Firm’s latest news, including our publications, the conferences and talks we have participated in, recent cases we have handled, as well as the awards and distinctions we have received. You will also find important announcements and legislative developments that are shaping our legal environment.
Borel & Barbey advised the buyer on the acquisition of the entire share capital of a Swiss company holding a real estate asset valued at approximately CHF 50 million. The...
The Swiss real estate sector is undergoing several legislative and regulatory developments. Since 1 July 2026, new rules have strengthened the legal tools available to address unlawful occupations. On 1...
The Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (LETA) will enter into force on 1 October 2026. This reform marks a significant development:...
In a communication dated 12 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed that the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) and the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities...
In her column “Droit dans l’Art”, published in Bilan magazine, Anne Laure Bandle, our lawyer specialised in Art Law, sheds light on legal issues relating to the world of art...
From 1 July 2026, the Civil Code (CC) and the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) will strengthen the rights of real estate holders – whether owners or tenants – facing...
This Thursday, Marc Freymond, Head of Technology & Digital Assets at Borel & Barbey, will speak at a conference on AI in business, co-organised by FER Genève and The Good...
Borel & Barbey advised Enki Capital in connection with its latest investment in Electro Valais SA, a service provider delivering specialised electrical solutions in the Canton of Valais. Enki Capital...
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.)...
As part of Geneva International Legal Week (9-11 March, Geneva), Borel & Barbey is pleased to host a dedicated side event addressing one of the most strategic and scrutinised topics...
Published today, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court’s decision of 12 January 2026 provides for a much-awaited clarification on the treatment of retrocessions in execution-only banking relationships. The Swiss Federal Court...
The Federal Supreme Court was seized of an appeal by the Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) against a judgment of the Bern Administrative Court, which had held that the transfer...
Borel & Barbey recently had the pleasure of hosting an Art Lunch on the topic of Works of Art in Museums. Led by our Partner Anne Laure Bandle, this inspiring...
L’Administration fiscale cantonale de Genève (« AFC ») a récemment actualisé sa pratique en matière d’exonérations fiscales pour les associations et fondations poursuivant un but d’utilité publique. Cette mise à jour –...
Borel & Barbey’s Partners Pierre Turrettini and Clément Bouvier contributed to the Swiss chapter of Mondaq’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) comparative guide. The guide provides a practical overview of the...
