SICAF represents an acronym depicting an investment company with a fixed capital. This type of investment fund is available to all categories of investors and it is important to know that a SICAF falls under the category of closed-ended collective investment schemes, regulated by the Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). However, CIS may impose various limitations to professional investors, depending on the…
Setting up an investment fund in Switzerland implies respecting various requirements. One of the ways in which an investor can establish a fund here is through an investment company with variable capital (SICAV). In order to incorporate a SICAV, the businessmen will have to meet several requirements and our team of Swiss lawyers can…
Switzerland is a very important European economy, but it is necessary to know that the state is not a member of the European Union (EU). However, many laws applicable here are similar with the ones established in the member-states of the EU and foreign investors have many business opportunities, sustained by…
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Relations between the employers and the employees can result in several occasions in an employment dispute, which can appear as an effect of numerous reasons (one of the parties did not respect the rules and regulations of the employment contract, strikes, salaries reductions, professional errors). Regardless of the reasons, both the individuals and the…
Property disputes in Switzerland, which can refer to various areas of conflicts that can appear in the real estate sector, can be solved through alternative resolution methods or through litigation. It is advisable to resolve this type of conflicts through a method outside the Swiss courts, but is important to know that if these procedures…
The new Swiss Insolvency Law The main legislation covering insolvency in Switzerland is the Act on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy which was last amended in 2014. The Insolvency Law applies at federal level and only covers debts payable in Swiss francs, while debts in other currencies are covered by the local laws and procedures.…
Types of mergers and acquisitions in Switzerland Merger and acquisition transactions (M&A) are quite common nowadays in countries all over the world and Switzerland is no exception. The legislation on mergers and acquisitions in Switzerland is quite comprehensive providing for the following types of transactions to be completed: - share deals and asset deals when it…
Real estate investment funds (REITs) in Switzerland fall under the governance of several laws and ordinances. Among these, the Collective Investment Schemes Act (CISA) is the most important. Like all other types of Swiss investment funds, REITs fall under the supervision of the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Below, our Swiss lawyers explain how to set…
The matrimonial property regime in Switzerland The Swiss Family Law is very specific about the division of assets in case of divorce, which is why it has enabled the matrimonial property regime. However, couples can also sign prenuptial agreements which have a significant impact on the separation of assets in case of separation. The matrimonial property regime establishes that…
