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.
On 8 September 2025, after prior approval by the Council of States, the National Council of the Swiss Parliament approved a revised version of the Stark motion, a parliamentary motion...
Borel & Barbey advised Stanhope Capital Group on its combination with US-based wealth advisor Corient and independent multi-family office Stonehage Fleming to create a global partnership. This alliance has led...
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...
Download the PDF In an interesting decision rendered a few months ago (4A_599/2024 of 26 May 2025), the Swiss Supreme Court clarified that a bank cannot rely on an...
Download the PDF As lawmakers, regulatory bodies and monetary institutions increasingly weigh in on the rise of stablecoins, their approaches differ across jurisdictions. In its latest reports, the Bank...
The Federal Supreme Court’s decision (7B_45/2022) of 21 July 2025 marks a significant shift in how financial regulatory investigations intersect with criminal law. The ruling establishes clearer boundaries for evidence...
Siliance Capital SA obtains its licence from FINMA as a collective asset manager in the context of its relocation from Luxembourg to Switzerland. Borel & Barbey Partner Maria Oberlin-Chiriaeva supported the...
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)...
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...
Borel & Barbey has advised French group BPM, a major player in the automotive distribution sector, on securing significant senior secured facilities granted by a syndicate of Swiss banks, aimed...
Borel & Barbey is delighted to sponsor the C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference in Geneva on 13-14 March, where Maria Oberlin-Chiriaeva, Vincent Guignet, Lubomir Canter will be attending,...
Borel & Barbey recently advised NeuroGyn AG in a successful CHF 3 million financing round led by a business angel. Founded by Prof. Dr. Marc Possover, NeuroGyn AG is a...
Borel & Barbey advised In Extenso, a leading accounting firm in France, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Fidexpert Group, a key player in fiduciary services in French-speaking...
Invited by the Geneva Bar Association, our Partner Céline Gautier participated in the third episode of their podcast PodLex, discussing the journey to become a lawyer. She particularly highlights the...
