Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but…
Case law has ultimately identified a number of important principles. A recent decision of the Federal Supreme Court helps illustrate the issues and shed light on the solutions adopted.
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Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty?
The Swiss Supreme Court has just handed down an interesting decision on the controversial question of whether and under what conditions loans from persons closely related to a company in difficulty are subordinated.
To prevent the misuse of bankruptcy, the legislator has decided to amend certain rules with effect from 1st January 2025
Around 15,000 bankruptcies are opened in Switzerland every year. Over 40% of them are suspended due to insufficient assets, making them ineligible for realisation.
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 involved are aware of a number of points.
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