Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic Absenteeism: An Overview with Céline Lelièvre What protection is granted to employees who are on long-term incapacity leave? What are the rights and obligations of the employer? Provided that the employee complies with their obligation to inform the employer, including during extensions of sick leave, the employer is not authorized, even for serious cause, […]
The Revised Swiss Civil Procedure Code
Extending Legal Privilege to In-House Counsel Status update with Anthony Braham. On 1 January 2025, a significant amendment to the Swiss Civil Procedure Code (CPC) came into effect, granting in-house counsel the same level of protection for secrecy as outside counsel—a protection that has been notably absent in Swiss law until now. This development marks a […]
New developments in international inheritance law
Status update with Anthony Braham. Which Law Can a Will Be Subject to in Switzerland? How Can Heirs Transfer Assets if They Are Located Abroad? What Happens if a Will Is Subject to Foreign Law, but the Testator Was a Swiss Resident at the Time of Death? These are just some of the questions that […]
Domicile in tax law
Current developments remind us that tax law has its own definition of domicile. Status update with Christian Chillà. According to Article 3 LIFD, individuals are subject to tax on a personal basis when, under tax law, they are domiciled or residing in Switzerland. A person is considered domiciled in Switzerland for tax purposes if they […]
Maître Céline Lelièvre joins our firm as Partner
We are pleased to announce that Maître Céline LELIEVRE has joined our firm as a Partner. Her arrival reflects our ongoing commitment to broadening our areas of expertise and marks a new step in our dedication to providing clients with high-quality legal services and tailored support. Maître Lelièvre studied in France (Nancy) before joining the […]