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Recent developments on retrocessions in the advisory mandate

The Swiss Supreme Court and FINMA have issued new clarifications on retrocessions in advisory mandates and execution-only relationships.

2 years ago

France’s budget for 2025: it’s going to be sporting!

With no majority in the National Assembly, a budget deficit and abysmal debt, the preparing and voting of the Finance…

2 years ago

Has the time come for luxury goods to be customised?

The Swiss Supreme Court has set the record straight on the right to customise luxury goods, particularly watches.

2 years ago

French debt and taxation: what can we expect?

After the surprise slippage in France's public deficit in 2023 (5.5% rather than the expected 4.9%), the debate on public…

2 years ago

Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a mutual recognition agreement

Access to the UK financial market by Swiss providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?

2 years ago

Signing a «Dutreil» pact before transferring a company

A precautionary measure to effectively reduce tax costs in a Franco-Swiss context.

2 years ago

France further reinforces its anti-abuse tax arsenal

The French Finance Act for 2024 has introduced a number of new measures, particularly in the area of international taxation.…

2 years ago

Practical guide to debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, release and suspensive effect

In terms of debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, the practices of certain cantonal jurisdictions (in particular those of Vaud and…

2 years ago

Payment for overtime: general overview and tips

It is not uncommon for workloads to force employees to work overtime, at least from time to time. But what…

2 years ago

Online signature, electronic signature: what’s the difference?

There are a number of principles to bear in mind when deciding whether to sign online, so that the parties…

2 years ago