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.
Sanctioning corruption or corrupting sanctions? We are pleased to announce that Jean-René Oettli, Partner at Borel & Brabey, will be addressing this topic at the 21st Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference...
In a recent decision (4A_526/2024, dated 28 April 2025), the Swiss Supreme Court (the “SSC” or “Court”) addressed the aspect of the burden of proof in the case of a...
We are pleased to share that Marine Geisler and Julia Henninger will be speaking at the AIJA Lifecycle of an Entrepreneur – from personal to personnel // IPCFL Seminar //...
Managing Partner Luca Bozzo was interviewed in the latest issue of MAG by Legalcommunity.ch. In this conversation, Luca Bozzo shares insights into Borel & Barbey’s distinct identity, the lasting foundation...
Conference, 19 June 2025, 10:15 – 15:00, Congress Center Basel Anne Laure Bandle will serve as panel moderator at the upcoming Art & Law conference organised by the University...
In a decision of 24 April 2025 (B-1427/2025), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (“SFAC”), was confronted with the question of whether the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA (“FINMA”) partook...
The Growing Significance of Arbitration in Switzerland Since their adoption by the Swiss Arbitration Centre in 2004, the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration (periodically updated to reflect evolving best practices)...
In a recent landmark decision (5A_440/2024, dated 31 March 2025), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed long-standing uncertainties surrounding the principle of equitable subordination under Swiss law. The Court clarified...
Last week, Anne Laure Bandle and Julia Henninger had the privilege of attending the 1st edition of the International Wealth Advisors Forum for 3rd Generation, organised by Cambridge Forums Inc....
« L’avis de fixation du loyer est obligatoire », Le Journal de l’Immobilier, 21.05.2025 In a recent landmark decision dated 19 March 2025 (ATF 4A_239/2024), the Swiss Supreme Court...
Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce the recent arrival of three new team members. Saskia Zibilich and Julien Dayer have joined us as Associates in our Private Clients and...
Congratulations to Clément Bouvier for achieving the best result in the 2024 Switzerland and Liechtenstein International Trust Management Diploma, conferred by the STEP – Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners....
Patrick Blaser was the guest on “Les Mardis de l’immobilier” on Tuesday 29 April to discuss tenancy law and the conditions under which a landlord can terminate a lease. The...
« Genève doit revoir sa copie », Le Journal de l’Immobilier, 07.05.2025 In the popular vote of June 2023, the people of Geneva approved the latest amendments to the...
“Tout déclassement ne fonde pas un droit à l’indemnisation du propriétaire”, immodroit.ch, newsletter avril 2025 Samuel Brückner analyses in the April edition of the Newsletter Immodroit.ch, the Swiss Federal...