The case of Diarra vs. FIFA
In a landmark judgement, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has ruled that key elements of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) transfer system
Sanctions Compliance – SECO Finally Defines Criteria for Ownership and Control
Since the war in Ukraine began, numerous countries, including Switzerland, have taken measures and imposed sanctions against Russia. The sanctions and measures taken by Switzerland
Retrocessions’ Restitution Paid by Swiss Banks Under Article 400(1) CO: A Proposal for Legal Analysis
The Swiss Criminal Procedure Code (CrimPC), in effect since 2011, has been revised as of January 1, 2024. These amendments aim to enhance the fairness
Revision of the Swiss Criminal Procedure Code
The Swiss Criminal Procedure Code (CrimPC), in effect since 2011, has been revised as of January 1, 2024. These amendments aim to enhance the fairness
Re-Domiciliation for Companies to Dubai
Dubai, a leading global business hub, attracts companies from around the world seeking new growth opportunities or aiming to enhance their international presence.
Important Sanctions Development: The EU General Court Deems Family Ties Insufficient For Sanctioning
We have the pleasure to announce that Mr. Nikita Dmitrievich Mazepin has obtained a great victory before the Court of Justice of the European Union!<br
Sanctions 2024
First of all, a brief reminder of the documents that are useful for analysing sanctions (because Switzerland adapts its sanctions according to what the European
UK OFSI licence and its application
The aim of the present article is to clarify the purpose of a UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) licence, but also to guide
Litigation Funding 2024
TA Advisory is a boutique law firm with headquarters in Geneva and offices in Zurich, Dubai and Belgrade. The firm’s expertise and strategic locations enable
Revision of the Civil Procedure Code
On 6 September 2023, the Federal Council decided to enter the amendments to the Swiss Civil Procedure Code (“CPC”) into force on 1 January 2025.
FIFA Football Agent Regulations
What is the FIFA Football Agent Regulations?
FIFA implemented the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (“FFAR”) in January 2023. These regulations aim to elevate fair dealings
Updates to SIX Rules on Ad Hoc Publicity
What is ad hoc publicity?
Events that could change the price of a share beyond the usual trading fluctuations must be communicated immediately and clearly
Sanctions – Impact on Shipping
The participants, all active European industry practitioners, discussed in particular the impact of sanctions on the maritime industry directly, but also on financial institutions and
AT1 Credit Suisse Bonds
AT1 bonds worth CHF 16 Billion written-down with a 2-sentence explanation. What you need to know.
Sanctions and Attorney- Client privilege – between Scylla and Charybdis
The armed conflict in Ukraine has provoked an unprecedented wave of European and Swiss sanctions, which are updated on an almost monthly basis. As a
New obligations of the board of directors – changes in Art. 725 ff.
Since 1 January 2023, the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) has introduced new provisions regarding the overindebtedness of a company (Art. 725 ff CO). This
