Switzerland | Legal considerations relating to the COVID-19 outbreak

Introductory remarks

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently causing concern and uncertainty and poses challenges to companies and individuals alike. A number of legal issues are also emerging, whether in relation to contractual obligations, labour law matters or corporate law aspects. This article aims to highlight the most important points from a Swiss law perspective and to clarify legal issues in the elaboration of possible courses of action.

1. Commercial contracts

1.1 Force majeure

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Switzerland, Company & Commercial, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Tax, Loyens & Loeff, Board of directors, Force majeure, Annual general meeting, Directors' duties, Coronavirus
Authors:
Marco Toni , Jana Bieli , Gilles Haudenschild , Nadja Huber
Location:
Switzerland
Firm:
Loyens & Loeff
Consequences of Swiss Corporate Law Reform

Shareholders’ Rights and Shareholders’ Meeting

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Switzerland, Company & Commercial, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Loyens & Loeff, Public company, Shareholder, Board of directors, Articles of incorporation, Articles of association
Authors:
Marco Toni
Location:
Switzerland
Firm:
Loyens & Loeff