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The Duty of Due Diligence under the Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker?

24.11.2020

On 29 November 2020 Swiss citizens will vote on the Responsible Business Initiative (Initiative pour des multinationales responsables / Konzernverantwortungsinitiative).

The Responsible Business Initiative (the Initiative) proposes a new due diligence obligation for Swiss-based large companies as well as a liability provision to hold them accountable for human rights and environmental violatio…

20.11.2020

Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker for Corporate Liability?

On 29 November 2020 Swiss citizens will vote on the Responsible Business Initiative (Initiative pour des multinationales responsables/ Konzernverantwortungsinitiative).

30.04.2020

Effects of the officially ordered closure of shops/restaurants/etc. on existing leases

The obligation imposed by the Federal Council to close publicly accessible facilities to the public leads to a de facto closure of operations for various companies in a wide range of sectors. For both, the tenants concerned and their landlords, the question arises as to whether this closure ordered by the authorities will affect the existing rental agreement.

The Ordinance 2 on Measures to C…

29.10.2018

Challenge of the initial rent: definition of the “old building” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court

According to a new Swiss Federal Supreme Court judgment, a rental object is considered an old building in connection with the challenge of the initial rent if at least 30 years have elapsed since the date of construction of the property or since the date of the last acquisition of the property until the beginning of the rent.

For decades, Swiss tenancy law has been substantiated by a very …

29.10.2018

Anfechtung des Anfangsmietzinses: bundesgerichtliche Definition des Altbaus

12.12.2017

Q&A: 52 Years of Condominium Ownership in the Swiss Civil Code | 52 Questions & Answers

It has been 52 years since condominium ownership was established by law in Switzerland. As an alternative to buying one’s own house, it has since then become an institution in Switzerland. Nevertheless, there are still many questions concerning condominium ownership that often give rise to disputes between condominium owners.

In contrast to the owner of a house, a condominium owner is not allo…

10.01.2017

Purchase of Property in Switzerland by Foreigners

According to a new leading case of the Federal Supreme Court, the purchase of property by Swiss nationals may require authorisation if it is substantially financed by foreigners.

Before giving an overview on this case, we will introduce the Swiss legislation regarding the purchase of property in general.

We have prepared a pdf for you, which examines the following points:

Overview on S…

The Duty of Due Diligence under the Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker?

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Effects of the officially ordered closure of shops/restaurants/etc. on existing leases

Challenge of the initial rent: definition of the “old building” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court

Anfechtung des Anfangsmietzinses: bundesgerichtliche Definition des Altbaus

Q&A: 52 Years of Condominium Ownership in the Swiss Civil Code | 52 Questions & Answers

Purchase of Property in Switzerland by Foreigners

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The Duty of Due Diligence under the Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker?

More News | Real Estate & Construction

Responsible Business Initiative – a Change-Maker for Corporate Liability?

Effects of the officially ordered closure of shops/restaurants/etc. on existing leases

Challenge of the initial rent: definition of the “old building” by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court

Anfechtung des Anfangsmietzinses: bundesgerichtliche Definition des Altbaus

Q&A: 52 Years of Condominium Ownership in the Swiss Civil Code | 52 Questions & Answers

Purchase of Property in Switzerland by Foreigners

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

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