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    The blog’s authors are all partners and employees of our firm, ensuring you benefit not only from the best legal knowledge, but also from examples drawn from their many years of practical experience.

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    Benjamin Dürig

    Benjamin Dürig

    Benjamin Dürig is an experienced transaction lawyer with a focus on M&A and corporate finance transactions, and corporate law. Benjamin Dürig advises clients in M&A and corporate finance transactions and is an experienced team leader in complex transactions. He advises listed and non-listed entities, including regulated financial institutions. He has in-depth expertise on the legal issues relating to real estate in and outside of transactions, including regulatory aspects, environmental issues (polluted sites), and complex commercial lease agreements. Benjamin Dürig is a regular speaker to various audiences on topics relating to his practice, including international lawyers' conferences, commercial chambers and industry organisations. He joined our firm as an associate in 2009 and became counsel in 2017. Before that, he worked at a Zurich district court and a French-speaking law firm for a number of years. Benjamin’s law degree is from the University of Zurich (2003) and he was admitted to the Zurich Bar in 2007. He is a member of the Swiss Bar Association, the Zurich Bar Association, the Franco-Swiss Chamber for Trade and Industry, and the Executive Committee of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). His working languages are German, French and English.

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    Topics: Corporate & M&A  Capital Markets  LexCast 

    Liquidity Options for Shareholders of Start-ups and Family Businesses

    If you have missed our event on shareholder exit and liquidity events on 27 February 2020, check out our latest LexCast on which Leti McManus (Tiger Link Advisors), Vincenzo Braiotta (Grant Thornton) and Benjamin Dürig (Froriep) agreed to share their main takeaways from the event. The podcast is moderated by Cornelia Mattig.
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    Topics: Private Client  Employment & Immigration 

    What Companies Should Know About Swiss Immigration: Q&A Overview

    Whether you are a company based in Switzerland, or a company based abroad hoping to send employees to Switzerland for work, understanding the applicable Swiss immigration requirements is crucial. We have taken some of the most common questions that arise in our area of work and put together a short Q&A blog to help companies understand some of the most key requirements under Swiss immigration law. Read on to learn more!
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    Topics: Private Client  Corporate & M&A  Employment & Immigration 

    Get Ready for Summer: Swiss Immigration Tips for Companies as Summertime Approaches

    As summer draws closer, focus can naturally shift to holidays and much anticipated events with family and friends. We have compiled a check-list to help you stay organised this time of year around your company's Swiss immigration needs in order to avoid stress and enjoy the summer season to its fullest. Read on to learn more!
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    Topics: Corporate & M&A  Insolvency & Restructuring 

    The Ins and Outs of the Proposed Restructuring Regime for Distressed Companies

    In the framework of the proposed general revision of Swiss corporate law, the Federal Council intends to overhaul the existing restructuring regime for distressed companies. The objective of the effort is to create incentives for distressed companies to take the necessary restructuring measures as early as possible and, by doing so, avoid bankruptcy.
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    Topics: DLT (Blockchain) & Fintech 

    Swiss Regulation of FinTech – Federal Council initiates consultation on new rules

    The rapid evolution in FinTech has not only attracted the attention of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) but eventually pushed the Swiss government to propose FinTech specific amendments to the Banking Act and other financial laws. On 1 February 2017 the Federal Council opened a consultation on new draft regulations designed to reduce barriers to entry for FinTech firms and to strengthen the attractiveness of the Swiss financial markets.
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    Topics: Corporate & M&A 

    Federal Council wants to modernise Swiss Corporate Law

    In 2005, more than ten years ago, Swiss politicians agreed that Swiss Corporate Law needed a serious revision. After long discussions, including notably the "Say on Pay" vote initiated by Mr. Minder, the Federal Council relaunched the revision process in Summer 2013, and has just recently published and adopted the revised report and draft for the new Swiss Corporate Law on 23 November 2016. The Swiss Parliament has now to decide on it.

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    Topics: Private Client  Corporate & M&A  Employment & Immigration 

    Switzerland sets work permit quotas for 2017: what employers need to know

    Immigration is a buzzing topic in Switzerland at the moment, and it can be hard to understand what changes are happening and how these changes may affect the ability of a company to employ foreign workers. Read more here about how this recent quota announcement can affect your business and how to plan proactively.
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    Topics: Private Client  Corporate & M&A  Employment & Immigration 

    Work permits in Switzerland: Navigating through the alps

    Although Switzerland is located at the heart of Europe, it is not part of the European Union and it regulates its immigration in a very unique way. It is challenging for both companies and individuals to understand what needs to be done in order to ensure immigration compliance.

    Do you need information about work permits in Switzerland?
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