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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.

“There are old buildings and old buildings!”

12 December 2024
Il y a immeuble ancien et immeuble ancien!, Le Journal de l’Immobilier, 11.12.2024   Under what conditions can a building be classified as old, allowing rents to be set based...

“Landlord’s own needs: more flexible requirements”

31 October 2024
Besoins propres du bailleur: exigences assouplies, Le Journal de l’Immobilier, 30.10.2024   On 24 November 2024, the Swiss people will be asked to vote on an amendment to the law...

Becoming a homeowner is a matter of public interest!

10 October 2024
In the latest edition of le Journal de l’Immobilier, Borel & Barbey partner Patrick Blaser takes the headline with his article discussing the recent decision 1C_138/2023 dated 10 June 2024,...

The Swiss Supreme Court endorses renovation work

19 September 2024
In the latest edition of le Journal de l’Immobilier, Borel & Barbey partner Patrick Blaser takes the headline with his article discussing the recent decision (ATF 4A_75/2022 dated 30 July...

“How to become a lawyer?”

18 September 2024
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...

Canton of Vaud : Decree on the mandatory replacement of electric heating systems

2 July 2024
Samuel Brückner analyzes in the June edition of the Newsletter Immodroit.ch, the Swiss Supreme Court’s decision 1C_600/2023 dated 26 April 2024 regarding the mandatory replacement of electric heating systems. This...

The Swiss Supreme Court adjudicates a complex case of lease termination

20 June 2024
Patrick Blaser comments in the 19 June edition of Le Journal de l’Immobilier on a contentious case of lease termination between a landlord and a tenant. It emerges from the...

New decree of the Swiss Supreme Court about wind turbines

13 June 2024
Patrick Blaser comments in Le Journal de l’Immobilier the Swiss Supreme Court’s decision 1C_458/2022 dated 12 February 2024 concerning the appeal from various nature conservation associations against a new project...

Rules governing lease termination

6 June 2024
How does one terminate a lease agreement? What are the conditions for ending a lease before the contract expires and what happens in the event of the tenant’s death? What...

New appointments at Borel & Barbey

7 May 2024
We are pleased to announce that Josef Alkatout has been appointed as Counsel, effective May 1st. Josef joined Borel & Barbey in 2020 as Head of Family Law, a function...

New constraints for property owners

27 March 2024
In the latest edition of le Journal de l’Immobilier, Borel & Barbey partner Patrick Blaser takes the headline with his article discussing the new measures implemented by the Canton of...

Subletting regulation

4 January 2024
Patrick Blaser comments in Le Journal de l’Immobilier on the decision of October 10, 2023, rendered by the Swiss Supreme Court (ATF 4A_143/2023) regarding illegal subrentals. This decision confirms that...

The fatal weapon of the legal mortgage

30 November 2023
Patrick Blaser comments in Le Journal de l’Immobilier on the landmark decision of August 30, 2023, rendered by the Swiss Supreme Court (ATF 5A_203/2023). This decision outlines the rules to...

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

26 September 2023
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...

BPM Group is expanding into the Swiss market

16 May 2023
The French automobile group BPM Group is expanding its activity into the Swiss market and acquires four dealerships in the cantons of Vaud and Valais. Borel & Barbey advised BPM Group on the implementation of the group in Switzerland and as buy-side counsel of these four acquisitions.
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