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Borel & Barbey takes an active part in the development of the legal community, in particular by regularly contributing to specialized literature, participating to conferences and through its involvement in the academic world.

This section provides an overview of legal news related to Borel & Barbey, particularly recent cases of the firm, conferences and publications.

LAST - NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Civil procedure workshops

As part of the workshops on the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) organized by the committee of the Young Bar of Geneva, Me Paul Hanna co-animated with Me Aude Longet-Cornuz, on November 4, 2021 a workshop presenting practical advice concerning the participation of third parties in the procedure, for the attention of lawyers and trainee lawyers.

LAST - NOVEMBER 15, 2021
26 SEPTEMBER 2023

SmartCaution SA obtains its insurer’s license with FINMA

SmartCaution SA has reached an important milestone as a provider of rental guarantees by successfully obtaining its insurer’s license from FINMA. Borel & Barbey advised SmartCaution SA on this authorization procedure. The team consisted of Michèle Wassmer and Maria Oberlin-Chiriaeva. FINMA-licensed insurance companies must meet very strict conditions, including the submission for approval of a…

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26 SEPTEMBER 2023

New acquisition for Swissroc Industrial Opportunities (CH) SA, which focuses on a modern and sustainable development of industrial real estate

Swissroc Industrial Opportunities (CH) SA has strengthened its strategic position in western Switzerland by acquiring a 20,000m² plot of land in Prangins (VD) from the Novartis Group. Borel & Barbey advised Swissroc Industrial Opportunities (CH) SA on this transaction. The team consisted of Luca Bozzo, for the contractual aspects, and Paul Hanna and Yannick Fernandez…

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12 SEPTEMBER 2023

m3 GROUPE transfers its holding in GPA Guardian Protection SA

m3 GROUPE has recently transferred its holding in the Swiss private security company, GPA Guardian Protection SA, to a major Swiss industrial and financial group. Borel & Barbey advised m3 GROUPE on this transaction. The team was led by Luca Bozzo and Nora Battisti.

04 SEPTEMBER 2023

TreaTech closes its first financing round for CHF 9,000,000

TreaTech, an EPFL spin-off, has completed its first financing round by raising about CHF 9,000,000. This start-up has developed a technology for converting waste streams, such as sewage sludge, into reusable resources (biogas, water, fertilizers) in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. This technology has attracted the interest of major strategic investors, particularly in Europe and…

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09 AUGUST 2023

Sale of Yucca Solutions SA and its holding company YUCCA SA to French group Scalian

The French group Scalian acquires 100% of Yucca Solutions SA and its holding company YUCCA SA, Swiss entities operating internationally in the IT development and maintenance sector. Borel & Barbey acted as legal advisors to the sellers of YUCCA SA on this transaction. The team was led by Nicolas Killen and Audrey Tasso.

21 JULY 2023

Acquisition of eb-Qual SA by Swiss Expert Group SA

Swiss Expert Group SA is strengthening its services and pursuing its growth in Switzerland by acquiring the company eb-Qual SA in Fribourg. Borel & Barbey advised Swiss Expert Group SA on this acquisition. The transaction was led by Pierre Turrettini and Raoul de Montpellier.