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NEWS & PUBLICATIONS

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.

The scope of review of inheritance authorities in the procedure for opening the will and issuing the inheritance certificate

7 November 2025
“Die Kognition der Erbschaftsbehörde im Testaments-eröffnungsverfahren “ Julia Henninger, together with Marco Frigg of weber schaub & partner, had the honour of speaking last Wednesday at the EIZ Private Clients...

DAS in Strategic and Operational Philanthropy – University of Geneva

4 November 2025
Last Saturday, our Partners Anne Laure Bandle and Maria Oberlin-Chiriaeva had the pleasure of leading a session at the University of Geneva, within the DAS in Strategic and Operational Philanthropy,...

Julia Henninger and Clément Bouvier appointed as Partners

30 October 2025
Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Henninger and Clément Bouvier as Partners, effective 1 January 2026. They have distinguished themselves through their expertise, commitment and...

RTS – Basik | ‘Marché de l’art, marché dollars’

29 October 2025
In the RTS programme Basik, broadcast on 27 October 2025 and entitled ‘Marché de l’art, marché dollars’, Anne Laure Bandle is interviewed by journalist Lois Siggen Lopez. On this occasion,...

Switzerland is getting ready for the new EU regulations on the import of cultural goods

30 September 2025
The Swiss Federal Office of Culture has recently published a fact sheet regarding the EU Regulation on the introduction and the import of cultural goods from third countries. In their...

Borel & Barbey introduces its newsletter

2 September 2025
Borel & Barbey is pleased to introduce its newsletter, aimed at keeping you abreast of news and developments that may be relevant to you. Through this communication, we will provide...

Retrospective Conference: 20 Years of the Swiss Act for International Transfer of Cultural Property

21 August 2025
On Wednesday, 3 September, Anne Laure Bandle will speak at the FER Genève during the conference “20 Years of the Cultural Property Transfer Act (LTBC): Review, Perspectives and Challenges”. Jointly...

Droit dans l’art – L’art d’abuser la confiance

11 July 2025
Recent fraud judgments against art dealers and brokers show that trust and reputation alone do not protect collectors. It is therefore imperative to systematically carry out the necessary due diligence...

Entrepreneurship & private life: How to protect your business in the event of divorce

10 July 2025
Divorce can have far-reaching legal consequences on the business of an entrepreneur. Anticipating these risks through proper planning – particularly by means of a marriage contract – is therefore essential....

Borel & Barbey advised the sellers on the sale of Amperio Project GmbH

9 July 2025
Borel & Barbey advised the sellers on the sale of Amperio Project GmbH, a company specialized in the design, supply, and installation of busbar systems for power distribution. Borel &...

AIJA – IPCFL Seminar | Annual labour law conference

18 June 2025
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 //...

Art & Law 2025

13 June 2025
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...

New Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes

10 June 2025
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)...

Cambridge Forums – International Wealth Advisors – 3rd Generation

22 May 2025
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....

Saskia Zibilich, Julien Dayer and Constantin Antoniade de Loë join Borel & Barbey

20 May 2025
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...
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