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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.

21st Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference

19 June 2025
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...

Swiss Supreme Court clarifies the burden of proof in the context of liquidated damages clauses

18 June 2025
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...

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 //...

Borel & Barbey: balancing future and tradition

16 June 2025
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...

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...

SFAC Confirms FINMA’s Approach to Administrative Assistance with Foreign Regulators

12 June 2025
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...

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)...

Equitable Subordination under Swiss Law: The Federal Supreme Court Draws a Clear Line

28 May 2025
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...

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....

New lease: “L’avis de fixation du loyer est obligatoire”

21 May 2025
« 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...

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...

Clément Bouvier achieved the highest score in the 2024 STEP exams for Switzerland and Liechtenstein

13 May 2025
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....

Tenancy Law and Subletting: A Practical Guide

9 May 2025
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...

Property tax estimate: “Genève doit revoir sa copie”

7 May 2025
« 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”

6 May 2025
“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...
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