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The reform strengthens defect protection in the work contract.

Work Contract and Real Estate Sale: New rules as of 2026

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Entering into force on 1 January 2026, the partial revision of the Swiss Code of Obligations introduces key changes to defect liability in the work contract and real estate sale. While preserving the foundations of Swiss construction law, the reform strengthens the protection of customers and purchasers by introducing mandatory rules on defect notification, rectification and securities.

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The new AML rules impose stricter duties on every adviser.

Money laundering in Switzerland: New obligations for the adviser

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I) Introduction On 26 September 2025, the Swiss Parliament adopted the latest revision of the country’s anti–money laundering (AML) framework, a reform process that had begun in the summer of 2023. This legislative overhaul reflects the Federal Council’s intention to align the national regulatory regime with international standards – in particular those of the Financial

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ACQ5 legal awards for CROCE & Associés SA

CROCE & Associés awarded Switzerland’s private clients law firm of the year 2020 by ACQ5

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For the fifth consecutive year, CROCE & Associés SA has been awarded “Switzerland – Private client law firm of the year” by ACQ5 Law Awards 2020. A testament to our firm’s longevity, legal expertise and professionalism. We take pride in knowing that many satisfied clients have referred us to ACQ5. The ACQ5 Law Awards are

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Les nouveautés en matière de blanchiment d'argent en 2020.

Lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent : nouvelles dispositions depuis le 1er janvier 2020

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I) Introduction La Suisse continue son grand chantier en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et le financement du terrorisme. FINMA, ASB, Confédération, les révisions simultanées des textes en vigueur se succèdent et il est difficile pour le praticien de garder une vue d’ensemble dans cette fièvre législative. La présente contribution a justement pour

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The end of the road for bearer shares in Switzerland?

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Last Wednesday, the Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation (lasting until 24 April 2018) into discontinuing bearer shares in Swiss companies limited by shares not quoted on the stock exchange. The draft bill will be debated by parliament in autumn 2018. If it becomes law, existing bearer shares will be converted automatically into registered shares.

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