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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.

Art in the public space

8 May 2024
Anne Laure Bandle, partner at Borel & Barbey and Director of the Art Law Foundation (FDA) will act as moderator at a colloquium focusing on the theme of “Art in...

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...

Principle of free interpretation of evidence and crime of corruption

30 April 2024
Detailed overview of the elements constituting the criminal offense punishable under article 322septies of the Swiss Criminal Code (bribery of foreign public officials). Loris Bertoliatti summarizes the Swiss Supreme Court’s...

Art Law 2024 – Best practices Q&A guide

18 April 2024
What due diligence enquiries are expected from the seller of an artwork? Which export controls apply to cultural property? What tax liability arises from ownership and transfer of art, antiques...

Executive LLM at the London School of Economics and Political Science

11 April 2024
Anne Laure Bandle will lecture on the Executive LLM Programme of the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on 15-19 April 2024. Invited by Professor Tatiana Flessas...

International mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

9 April 2024
Can a legal person invoke Article 2 EIMP to try to thwart a request for international mutual assistance in criminal matters concerning the surrender of its patrimonial assets? Loris Bertoliatti...

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...

Aline Nelis and Laura Debbich join Borel & Barbey

14 March 2024
Borel & Barbey is delighted to welcome two new legal professionals within the Firm. Aline Nelis, who is joining our litigation department as associate, assists and represents clients in civil...

Samuel Brückner joins Borel & Barbey

7 March 2024
Borel & Barbey is delighted to announce that Samuel Brückner has recently joined the Firm. As Certified Specialist SBA in Construction and Real Estate Law, Samuel Brückner advises and represents...

Civil procedure workshop – Provisional measures

5 March 2024
Paul Hanna will lead a workshop on civil procedure regarding provisional measures, alongside Aude Longet-Cornuz, this Thursday, 7th March, between 12:30 and 2 pm. During this workshop organized by the...

“Recent case law of the Federal Administrative Court concerning Afghan applicants”

1 March 2024
“Jurisprudence récente du TAF concernant les requérant·e·s afghan·e·s”, Asyl : Revue suisse pour la pratique et le droit d’asile, ASYL Heft Nr. 3/2024, S.29. Justine Gay, Lucia Della Torre, Monika...

+20M financing for a Swiss hotel

28 February 2024
The investment firm Maya Private Capital Investments SA (formerly known as Maya Global Markets SA) has just completed a senior secured financing exceeding CHF 20 million for a Swiss hotel...

Alternative to litigation

27 February 2024
Congratulations to Elodie Fritschy-Kugler who has recently been sworn in  by the Judicial power following her mediation training with the Swiss Bar Association (FSA). Mediation and alternative methods of conflict...

Charlotte Vermeil and Flaminia Manghina join Borel & Barbey

21 February 2024
Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce that two new associates recently joined the Firm. Charlotte Vermeil – as a member of the real estate team, she advises and represents...

FONDAMCO’s board

13 February 2024
Borel & Barbey is delighted to announce that Anne Laure Bandle has recently been appointed as a board member of FONDAMCO. The public-law foundation of the Museum of Modern and...