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Civil Procedure Code (CPC): The cut-off date for new allegations and evidence under revised Swiss civil procedure law – a practical explanation

Civil Procedure Code (CPC): The cut-off date for new allegations and evidence under revised Swiss civil procedure law – a practical explanation

2 December 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which comes into force on 1 January 2025, is intended to improve practicability. The revision also introduces a new cut off date, i.e., new rules on when new facts and evidence can be introduced into the proceedings without restriction. This blog provides an overview of these changes.

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Reduction of cost barriers

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Reduction of cost barriers

29 November 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which comes into force on 1 January 2025, is intended to improve practicability. The amendments to the rules on court costs are intended to remove obstacles and thus facilitate access to justice for claimants.

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) revision: Hearings Using Electronic Equipment for Audio or Video Transmission

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) revision: Hearings Using Electronic Equipment for Audio or Video Transmission

26 November 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which comes into force on 1 January 2025, is intended to improve practicability. One of the key aspects of the revision is the possibility of conducting court hearings using electronic means, e.g. in the form of video and telephone conferences. This blog provides an overview of this innovation.

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) revision: In-house Counsel Privilege – Granting the Right to Refuse Cooperation

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) revision: In-house Counsel Privilege – Granting the Right to Refuse Cooperation

21 November 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which comes into force on 1 January 2025, is intended to improve practicability. The introduction of the in-house counsel privilege improves the position of lawyers working in a company's in-house legal service as under the new law, they may also be able to invoke a right of refusal. This Blog discusses the key points.

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Improving International Commercial Jurisdiction

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Improving International Commercial Jurisdiction

19 November 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), which comes into force on 1 January 2025, is intended to improve practicability. Under the new law, the cantons will be allowed to create an international commercial court. This strengthens Switzer-land as an important jurisdiction. This article provides you with a brief overview.

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Background and Overview

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Background and Overview

19 November 2024

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) will come into force on 1 January 2025. It is intended to improve practicability. This article provides a brief overview of the background and content of the VISCHER blog series on the revision of the CPC.

Vermögenswerte bei der UBS AG / UBS Switzerland AG

Vermögenswerte bei der UBS AG / UBS Switzerland AG

20 September 2024

Richtige Formulierung eines Arrestgesuches bei Vermögenswerten bei der UBS AG und/oder UBS Switzerland AG.

Arbitration clauses in employment contracts

Arbitration clauses in employment contracts

12 March 2024

Arbitration in employment law – is this a thing and does it make sense?

The essentials of Swiss contract law: Extra-contractual liability (no. 10)

The essentials of Swiss contract law: Extra-contractual liability (no. 10)

1 November 2023

In this blog, we provide a short overview of extra-contractual liability under Swiss law.

Podcast: The essentials of Swiss contract law - Extra-contractual liability

Podcast: The essentials of Swiss contract law - Extra-contractual liability

1 November 2023

In the tenth part, Pascal Burgunder, in conversation with Mairi Weder-Gilles, explains the concept of extra-contractual liability under Swiss law.