IR Global members collaborate with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) to offer jurisdiction-specific advice on using external expertise effectively. In the following pages, you will hear from professionals in […]
Read moreForeword by Andrew Chilvers Despite these uncertain times, expanding overseas can be a key driver for future growth for an ambitious business. International expansion can breathe new life into a company, drive huge value and set it on a path of continued success. Expanding a business overseas is a strategic opportunity that will help diversify […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Insolvency and restructuring legislation changed radically in all jurisdictions in the wake of COVID-19. While governments have tried to delay the number of insolvencies in the short term, most experts agree that distressed businesses will start to fail significantly later this year and into 2021. For insolvency practitioners and lawyers alike, […]
Insolvency and restructuring legislation changed radically in all jurisdictions in the wake of COVID-19. While governments have tried to delay the number of insolvencies in the short term, most experts […]
Read moreIR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Ronald Bosman of Sourced Research & Consulting GmbH. Ronald has joined IR as our exclusive Investigative Due Diligence member in Switzerland. As a European boutique research and consulting company based in Switzerland, Sourced assists legal counsel, specialised research departments and risk management […]
As per 1st July 2020, Diego joined Kaiser Odermatt & Partner AG as Partner, a firm focused and concentrating on working cost-effectively and providing individual customer service. Also, the new law firm is constantly looking for new process innovations that allows to combine cost awareness and individuality, quality through well-trained specialists, continuity through consistent use […]
How the impact of Covid-19 on a contractual relationship is dealt with under Swiss law depends primarily on the language of the contract. If it contains a specific “force majeure” clause dealing with a pandemic, that clause applies. Of course, such explicit clauses have not been widely agreed prior to the pandemic. In this case […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tarkan Göksu of Zæhringen Attorneys. Tarkan has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Litigation member in Switzerland. At Zæhringen Attorneys we believe creativity is essential for a successful strategy. In order to reach the desired outcome from a complex legal matter, it […]
The Federal Council set the new provisions on the Commercial Register to come into force on 1 January 2021 (meeting dated 6 March 2020). The Commercial Register will be able to continue to fulfil its important function in the service of security and the efficiency of legal transactions. In addition, the public will benefit from […]
Nikhil Palli (middle, left) of Palli Law Firm recently met Balthasar Wicki (right) & Dr. Hans Kuhn (left) of Wicki Partners AG for dinner. Nikhil is IR Global’s exclusive Debt & Asset Recovery member in India, whilst Balthasar is IR Global’s exclusive Corporate Law member and Dr. Hans Kuhn is our exclusive Banking & Finance member, both in […]
After almost two years of the GDPR, the fines from the regulators are starting to pile up. Buying or merging with a company that lacks proper cybersecurity, or one that is not in compliance with the GDPR becomes a considerable risk. For instance, Marriott was fined £99 million by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which is […]
The Swiss Blockchain Federation has published guidelines for issuers of digital equity and related tokens. The concise and easily understandable manual particularly helps smaller and mid-sized companies to fully leverage the issuance and trading of equity on the blockchain. The issuance of equity and other financial instruments in the form of digital tokens is seen […]
