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    Crypto Nation Switzerland Moves Forward Fast: Swiss Government Proposes DLT-Uncertificated Rights with Securities Nature
    2019-03-29

    After publishing a very comprehensive report on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain in last December, the Federal Council initiated during its meeting on 22 March 2019 the next step by a public consultation on the adaptation of specific federal law provisions to developments in DLT and blockchain. This further underlines the emphasis of the Federal Council on creating the best possible framework to allow Switzerland to establish itself as a leading, innovative and sustainable location for fintech and DLT companies.

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, IT & Data Protection, White Collar Crime, MLL Legal Ltd, Blockchain, Fintech, Debt collection
    Authors:
    Reto Luthiger , Alexander Vogel
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    MLL Legal Ltd
    Federal Council proposes several changes to financial market regulations
    2019-04-05

    Introduction

    On 8 March 2019 the Federal Council initiated a consultation on a partial revision of the Banking Act, in particular regarding the:

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, MLL Legal Ltd, Deposit insurance
    Authors:
    Alexander Vogel , Reto Luthiger
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    MLL Legal Ltd
    New rules for reorganising financially distressed companies
    2019-04-12

    Introduction

    On 23 November 2016 the Federal Council presented a bill to modernise Swiss company law, including a reform of the corporate restructuring rules which sought to create incentives for financially distressed companies to take necessary actions at an early stage and thus avoid insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
    Authors:
    Beat Mumenthaler , Alain Muster
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
    Simplifying foreign insolvency and restructuring decisions' recognition regime in Switzerland
    2018-08-03

    Introduction

    Insolvency and international cooperation in insolvency matters have undergone major and constant redevelopment, both in the European Union and internationally, as required by the UN Commission on International Trade Law. However, aside from its banking sector, Switzerland has not fully participated in this modernisation process.

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Insolvency & Restructuring, Schellenberg Wittmer
    Authors:
    Olivier Hari
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Schellenberg Wittmer
    The limitation period applicable following a failed attempt to enforce an arbitral award prevails over limitation periods set by substantive law
    2018-09-27

    In decision 5A_375/2017, which is slated for official publication in the court reporter, the Swiss Supreme Court ruled for the first time that the statute of limitation for a claim evidenced by a certificate of shortfall is governed by the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (DEBA), irrespective of whether foreign or Swiss substantive law is applicable to the original claim (i.e. the claim resulting from two arbitral awards rendered in Singapore) . This may allow the award creditor enforcing an arbitral award in Switzerland to benefit from a much longer limitation period.

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Arbitration & ADR, Insolvency & Restructuring, Schellenberg Wittmer, Swiss Federal Tribunal
    Authors:
    Benno Strub
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Schellenberg Wittmer
    International Briefings
    2018-11-15

    The Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (DEBA) allows the initiation of debt enforcement proceedings before a court becomes involved. A creditor can request the competent debt enforcement office (normally at the domicile of the debtor) to issue a payment order to the debtor. The office serves that payment order without verifying the existence and enforceability of the purported claim; however, the debtor may declare its objection, within 10 days, to the debt enforcement office.

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Bär & Karrer, Bankruptcy, Debtor, Debt
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Bär & Karrer
    Special Forms of Proceedings
    2018-11-29

    Swiss Civil Procedure Law in a Nutshell (Volume 9 of 12)

    This blog series provides litigators and corporate counsel from other jurisdictions with a practical understanding of the mechanics, advantages, and limits of litigation before State Courts in Switzerland.

    No Class Actions

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Arbitration & ADR, Derivatives, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, VISCHER AG, Bankruptcy, Shareholder, Class action, Sovereign immunity, Derivative suit
    Authors:
    Dr. Thomas Weibel
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    VISCHER AG
    Ungerechtfertigt betrieben - was nun?
    2018-12-12

    Mit einer Änderung des Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursgesetzes (SchKG) per 1. Januar 2019 sollen Personen, die grundlos oder missbräuchlich betrieben wurden, besser geschützt werden. Konkret wird ein neues und einfaches Verfahren eingeführt, mit welchem man sich gegen ungerechtfertigte Eintragungen im Betreibungsregister wehren kann. Folgender Beitrag vermittelt einen allgemeinen Überblick über die wichtigsten Rechtsbehelfe, die einem zu Unrecht Betriebenen ab dem 1. Januar 2019 zur Verfügung stehen.

    Betreibungsverfahren in der Schweiz

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Insolvency & Restructuring, Wenger Vieli Ltd
    Authors:
    Pascal Honold , Daniel P. Oehri
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Wenger Vieli Ltd
    Changes to Swiss debt enforcement and bankruptcy law effective January 2019
    2018-12-18

    On 1 January 2019, certain changes to Swiss debt enforcement and bankruptcy law will enter into force. The revised law aims to offer better protection for debtors against unjustified debt enforcement steps and to facilitate the recognition of foreign bankruptcy proceedings.

    Restriction on disclosure in debt enforcement register

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Insolvency & Restructuring, Bär & Karrer
    Authors:
    Dr. Luca Jagmetti , Christoph Neeracher
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Bär & Karrer
    Good to know: As of 1 January 2019 numerous forms of relief for crossborder bankruptcies and insolvencies will become effective in Switzerland.
    2018-12-31

    Starting point

    Filed under:
    Switzerland, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Walder Wyss Ltd, UNCITRAL
    Authors:
    Michael Cartier , Dominik Hohler , Christoph Stäubli
    Location:
    Switzerland
    Firm:
    Walder Wyss Ltd

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