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
Switzerland, Company & Commercial, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Tax, Loyens & Loeff, Board of directors, Force majeure, Annual general meeting, Directors' duties, Coronavirus
Shareholders’ Rights and Shareholders’ Meeting
Switzerland, Company & Commercial, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Loyens & Loeff, Public company, Shareholder, Board of directors, Articles of incorporation, Articles of association