Churning objectivity: some useful parameters

In private law, churning is not a defined term, and the question of when an asset manager engages in behaviour that constitutes churning depends on several factors.

Chambers and Partners have released their 2025 rankings and FBT Avocats SA has been distinguished as a leading law firm

Focus on the French Finance Act 2025

The new Finance Act contains several measures affecting taxation of individuals.

Taxation of the super-rich: French ideas for consideration

Faced with the political risk of upsetting the working, middle and even wealthy classes, the priority now seems to be to tax «premium» taxpayers.

Impact of the conclusion of a lease on property pledge

A lease agreement does not constitute an easement, a charge on land or a real right within the meaning of the Civil Code.

Cryptocurrencies, the other side of the coin: taxes

With bitcoin soon to reach $100,000, tax authorities are rubbing their hands.

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.

Building on dismembered land: a transfer still spared by Bercy

The dismemberment of real estate ownership remains a relevant and optimal way of transferring assets.

Retrocessions in advisory and execution-only relationships: the rules are becoming clearer

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.