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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.

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...

Borel & Barbey advises Highland Europe on the sale of its shares in Nexthink

28 October 2025
Borel & Barbey advised Highland Europe on the sale of its shares in Nexthink to Vista Equity Partners, valuing Nexthink at approximately USD 3 billion. Founded at EPFL in Lausanne,...

Borel & Barbey advises Highland Europe on a USD 105 million financing round

15 October 2025
Borel & Barbey recently advised Highland Europe as Lead Investor in a successful financing round of USD 105 million. The investment supports Ecorobotix, a pioneering AgriTech company at the forefront...

Borel & Barbey advised on structuring the new Swiss auctioneer Marteau & Co

9 October 2025
Borel & Barbey recently advised Marteau & Co on its launch and first online auction, which will take place from Wednesday 15 October until Thursday 23 October 2025. Founded by...

Borel & Barbey advised Stanhope Capital Group on its expansion with Corient and Stonehage Fleming

4 September 2025
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 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...

Borel & Barbey advised LunaJets on its reorganisation

14 July 2025
Borel & Barbey advised LunaJets, Europe’s leading provider of private jet charter services on a reorganisation of the group. This led (i) to the creation of a new top holding...

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 &...

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...

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...

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....

Borel & Barbey advised BPM on a significant senior secured financing

15 April 2025
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 advised BPM on the acquisition of Groupe Leuba

10 April 2025
Borel & Barbey has advised BPM, a leading French automotive distribution group, in connection with its acquisition of Groupe Leuba SA, one of the principal Mercedes-Benz distributors in the French-speaking...

Borel & Barbey at the IBA 8th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference

5 March 2025
Our Corporate & M&A specialists, Audrey Payot and Clément Bouvier, will represent Borel & Barbey at the 8th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference organised by the International...
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