Braun Martina / Künzler Oliver

Newsletter 4/17: EU General Data Protection Regulation: Implications for Swiss businesses

13.12.17

Extensive efforts are currently underway to bring data protection law in line with rapid technological developments. These initiatives include the new General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) which applies within the EU from 25 May 2018. Although the EU GDPR is not directly applicable in Switzerland, many Swiss businesses fall within its scope.

Braun Martina / Künzler Oliver

Newsletter 4/17: EU General Data Protection Regulation: Implications for Swiss businesses

06.12.17

Extensive efforts are currently underway to bring data protection law in line with rapid technological developments. These initiatives include the new General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) which applies within the EU from 25 May 2018. Although the EU GDPR is not directly applicable in Switzerland, many Swiss businesses fall within its scope. This newsletter outlines the impact of the EU GDPR on Swiss businesses and what action they need to take.

Künzler Oliver

Praktische Umsetzung der neuen Meldepflichten

26.10.17

In: KMU-Magazin Nr. 10/2017

Meili Tobias

„Wie ernst meinen es Schweizer Unternehmen mit verantwortungsvollem Wirtschaften?“ Streitgespräch zwischen Tobias Meili, Syngenta und Mark Herkenrath, Alliance Sud

31.07.17

In: Die Volkswirtschaft – Plattform für Wirtschaftspolitik, Nr. 7/2017, S. 38 ff.

Braun Martina / Künzler Oliver

Challenges and key aspects of life sciences M&A in Switzerland

28.06.17

in: Thomson Reuters, Practical Law, Global Life Sciences Guide 2017

Distribution & Agency 2017: Switzerland

26.06.17

in: Getting the Deal Through: Distribution & Agency 2017, Andre R. Jaglom (ed.), Law Business Research Ltd.

Eckert Suzanne / Künzler Oliver

Newsletter 1/17: Practical implementation of the new disclosure requirements for shareholders and LLC members

24.05.17

The new disclosure requirements for acquirers of shares and limited liability company (“LLC”) capital contributions have led to considerable uncertainty in practice. The purpose of these requirements is to enable information to be obtained on both the owners and beneficial owners of companies limited by shares or LLCs. There are harsh sanctions for failure to comply with disclosure obligations: membership rights will be suspended and property rights may lapse. In practice, many questions remain unanswered with regard to implementation. Some possible approaches are set out below.

Künzler Oliver

Planung und Strukturierung der Unternehmensnachfolge – vertrags- und gesellschaftsrechtliche Umsetzung

24.02.17

Die Unternehmensnachfolge ist eine der wichtigsten langfristigen unternehmerischen Aufgaben in einem KMU. Die Nachfolgeproblematik betrifft eine Schnittstelle im Leben des Unternehmers, welche verschiedenste Teilaspekte betrifft. Es gibt dabei zahlreiche Interessen zu berücksichtigen, namentlich in Bezug auf Vorsorge und Vermögen, Familie, das Unternehmen selbst, dessen Angestellte, Lieferanten und Kunden, sowie die Banken.

Braun Martina / Künzler Oliver / Nater Marc

LexisNexis Mergers & Acquisitions Law Guide 2017

07.10.16

Jurisdictional Q&A - Switzerland

Distribution & Agency 2016: Switzerland,

09.05.16

in: Getting the Deal Through: Distribution & Agency 2016, Andre R. Jaglom (ed.), Law Business Research Ltd.