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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…
17 February 2026

GILW26 | Banking Outsourcing in the Digital Age: Managing Risks and Regulatory Challenges

As part of Geneva International Legal Week (9-11 March, Geneva), Borel & Barbey is pleased…
16 February 2026

No Duty to Return Retrocessions in Execution-Only Banking Relationships

Published today, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court’s decision of 12 January 2026 provides for a…
13 February 2026

Denis Abramov – top of the bar exam

Congratulations to our Associate, Denis Abramov, for achieving the top result in the October 2025…
12 February 2026

The Federal Supreme Court rules on whether the transfer of a holiday home to a trust is subject to authorisation regime under the LFAIE

The Federal Supreme Court was seized of an appeal by the Federal Office of Justice…
11 February 2026

Art Lunch with Artmyn – Works of Art in Museums

Borel & Barbey recently had the pleasure of hosting an Art Lunch on the topic…
9 February 2026

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