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Publications | 13 February 2026

Switzerland: A Corporate/M&A Overview

by Hans-Jakob Diem, Alex Nikitine and Iliana Djagova

Publications | 26 September 2025

New Swiss Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners

by Dario Galli and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 529 KB

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Switzerland: Efficiently navigating the complex ESG regulatory landscape in uncertain times

by Alex Nikitine, Andreas Hösli and Carmen Spichiger
PDF: 996 KB

Publications | 8 July 2024

Federal Council Proposes Revision of Swiss Sustainability Reporting Regime

by Andreas Hösli and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 358 KB

Chambers Venture Capital 2024 017 switzerland

Publications | 22 April 2024

Venture Capital 2024 - Chapter Switzerland

by Marion Bähler, Ramona Wyss, Florian Gunz Niedermann, Fabienne Limacher, Alex Nikitine and Urs Hofer
PDF: 976 KB

Publications | 23 March 2024

Interview (in German) with Alex Nikitine in “Finanz & Wirtschaft”

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 1384 KB

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Commentary on Art. 689b, 689c and 689f of the Swiss Code of Obligations (Representation of shareholders; independent voting representative in public companies; disclosure)

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 147 KB

Publications | 19 September 2023

Best Price Rule in Public Takeovers – MINOR Changes, MAJOR Effect

by Christian A. Schmid, Arbër Hyseni and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 368 KB

Publications | 28 August 2023

Different Requirements for Different Opting Out Clauses under Swiss Public Takeover Rules

by Christian A. Schmid, Arbër Hyseni and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 345 KB

Publications | 12 June 2023

Liquidation of unprofitable business by the target company as a permissible condition to a public offer

by Alex Nikitine, Christian A. Schmid and Arbër Hyseni
PDF: 384 KB

Publications | 12 June 2023

Liquidation of unprofitable business by the target company as a permissible condition to a public offer

by Alex Nikitine, Christian A. Schmid and Arbër Hyseni
PDF: 335 KB

230118 Mergers Acquisitions Verhandlungen MA Transaktionen Alex Nikitine

Publications | 18 January 2023

Negotiations in M&A transactions - tips and tricks

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 3536 KB

Publications | 23 December 2022

Article 725 et seq. CO: (Il-)Liquidity, Capital Loss and Over-Indebtedness – New Duties for Swiss Boards

by Alex Nikitine and Jenny von Arx
PDF: 319 KB

Publications | 1 July 2021

Revised SIX rules on ad hoc publicity effective as of 1 July 2021

by Daniel Dedeyan, Rafael Zemp, Alex Nikitine and Christian A. Schmid
PDF: 477 KB

Publications | 1 December 2020

IPO Readiness - Stolpersteine auf dem Weg zum Börsengang

by Alex Nikitine and Marion Bähler

Publications | 5 May 2020

Covid-19 Update: Emergency Loan Scheme for Start-ups

by Ramona Wyss and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 502 KB

Guidelines on Annual General Meetings under COVID 19 Ordinance 2

Publications | 29 April 2020

Guidelines on Shareholders’ Meetings under COVID-19 Ordinance 2

by Alex Nikitine, Angela Diener and Rafael Zemp
PDF: 428 KB

Publications | 27 June 2019

Adjusted Disclosure Rules Under Swiss Corporate Law («GAFI-Rules»); Criminal Sanctions Will Apply

by Alex Nikitine, Dario Galli and Dimitrios Berger
PDF: 330 KB

Publications | 1 June 2017

Initial Public Offering (IPO) 2017 / Switzerland

by Alex Nikitine, Theodor Härtsch [co-author] and Stefan Knobloch [co-author]

Publications | 1 June 2017

IPO Guide Switzerland (SIX Swiss Exchange) / Listing Requirements by the SIX Swiss Exchange

by Alex Nikitine, Theodor Härtsch [co-author] and Stefan Knobloch [co-author]
PDF: 1709 KB

Publications | 14 February 2017

Commentary on the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA)

by Alex Nikitine and Sarah Schulthess

Publications | 5 March 2016

Management Buy-out - Pre-Contractual Disclosure Obligations of the Managers

by Alex Nikitine

Publications | 1 March 2016

Wealth Tax on Shares in Start-ups – New Rules in the Canton of Zurich

by Maurus Winzap, Florian Gunz Niedermann and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 1277 KB

Publications | 1 February 2016

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Area Review

by Alex Nikitine, Sarah Schulthess and Markus Pfenninger
PDF: 86 KB

Publications | 8 January 2016

Changes to Swiss Rules on Disclosure of qualified Shareholdings

by Alex Nikitine, Sarah Schulthess and Valentin Wiesner
PDF: 1284 KB

Publications | 30 December 2015

Commentary on articles 8-11, 30 VegüV

by Alex Nikitine

Publications | 25 March 2015

Venture capital investment in Switzerland: market and regulatory overview

by Luc Defferrard [co-author], Florian Gunz Niedermann [co-author], Maurus Winzap [co-author] and Alex Nikitine [co-author]
PDF: 176 KB

Publications | 1 March 2015

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Area Review

by Alex Nikitine, Sarah Schulthess and Markus Pfenninger
PDF: 70 KB

Publications | 15 December 2014

Adjustments to the Swiss Corporate Governance Framework

by Urs P. Gnos, Jan H. Hoffmann and Alex Nikitine

Publications | 6 August 2014

Cross-Border Equity Capital Markets – Switzerland

by Alex Nikitine, Alex Nikitine [co-author] and Sarah Schulthess [co-author]
PDF: 207 KB

Publications | 15 February 2014

Debate about new rules under the "Minder-Initiative"

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 503 KB

Publications | 26 November 2013

The independent shareholders" representative (unabhängiger Stimmrechtsvertreter) under the ordinance against excessive compensations at publicly listed corporations («VegüV»): Overview – Select Issues – Approach

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 151 KB

Publications | 22 November 2013

Implementation of the «Minder-Initiative» – The implementing ordinance («VegüV») has been presented.

by Alex Nikitine and Lucas Hänni
PDF: 247 KB

Publications | 4 October 2013

Breach of the disclosure obligation (art. 20 SESTA) and of the banking law related «fit-and-proper»-requirement (Gewährspflicht)/Comments on Supreme Court decision BVGE 2012/33

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 613 KB

Publications | 5 July 2013

Draft Ordinance on Minder Initiative: No groundbreaking rules; interesting clarifications.

by Urs P. Gnos [co-author], Alex Nikitine [co-author] and Markus Vischer [co-author]
PDF: 402 KB

Publications | 14 May 2013

Venture capital investment in Switzerland: market and regulatory overview

by Luc Defferrard [co-author], Maurus Winzap [co-author], Florian Gunz Niedermann [co-author] and Alex Nikitine [co-author]
PDF: 83 KB

Publications | 28 March 2013

Revision of Swiss Stock Exchange Law and Corporate Governance Rules

by Urs P. Gnos [co-author], Lucas Hänni [co-author] and Alex Nikitine [co-author]
PDF: 75 KB

Publications | 4 March 2013

Minder initiative approved – New Corporate Governance Rules for Swiss Public Companies

by Lucas Hänni and Alex Nikitine
PDF: 248 KB

Publications | 1 February 2013

Cross-Border Equity Capital Markets – Switzerland

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 111 KB

Publications | 30 November 2012

SIX Swiss Exchange: Yes to Attorney Work Product Privilege in Investigations by the SIX and Yes to Substantial Fines for Breaches of the SIX Listing Rules

by Alex Nikitine
PDF: 181 KB

Publications | 1 October 2011

Use of Share Purchase Agreements in European Jurisdictions: Switzerland

by Alex Nikitine [co-author] and Micha Fankhauser [co-author]

Publications | 1 February 2011

Merger – Mandatory Tender Offer – Opting-out

by Frank Gerhard [co-author] and Alex Nikitine [co-author]

Publications | 1 October 2009

USA – Statutory Regulation of Management Compensation

by Alex Nikitine

Publications | 1 October 2007

The liability of the Board of Directors and Managers under Article 754 para. 1 CO for business judgements: Concept and structure of the business judgement rule in the Corporate Governance context

by Alex Nikitine

Publications | 1 October 2007

Golden Handshakes, Golden Parachutes and similar arrangements in M&A transactions

by Alex Nikitine [co-author]

Insights

Publications

Switzerland: A Corporate/M&A Overview

New Swiss Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners

Switzerland: Efficiently navigating the complex ESG regulatory landscape in uncertain times

Federal Council Proposes Revision of Swiss Sustainability Reporting Regime

Venture Capital 2024 - Chapter Switzerland

Interview (in German) with Alex Nikitine in “Finanz & Wirtschaft”

Commentary on Art. 689b, 689c and 689f of the Swiss Code of Obligations (Representation of shareholders; independent voting representative in public companies; disclosure)

Best Price Rule in Public Takeovers – MINOR Changes, MAJOR Effect

Different Requirements for Different Opting Out Clauses under Swiss Public Takeover Rules

Liquidation of unprofitable business by the target company as a permissible condition to a public offer

Liquidation of unprofitable business by the target company as a permissible condition to a public offer

Negotiations in M&A transactions - tips and tricks

Article 725 et seq. CO: (Il-)Liquidity, Capital Loss and Over-Indebtedness – New Duties for Swiss Boards

Revised SIX rules on ad hoc publicity effective as of 1 July 2021

IPO Readiness - Stolpersteine auf dem Weg zum Börsengang

Covid-19 Update: Emergency Loan Scheme for Start-ups

Guidelines on Shareholders’ Meetings under COVID-19 Ordinance 2

Adjusted Disclosure Rules Under Swiss Corporate Law («GAFI-Rules»); Criminal Sanctions Will Apply

Initial Public Offering (IPO) 2017 / Switzerland

IPO Guide Switzerland (SIX Swiss Exchange) / Listing Requirements by the SIX Swiss Exchange

Commentary on the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA)

Management Buy-out - Pre-Contractual Disclosure Obligations of the Managers

Wealth Tax on Shares in Start-ups – New Rules in the Canton of Zurich

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Area Review

Changes to Swiss Rules on Disclosure of qualified Shareholdings

Commentary on articles 8-11, 30 VegüV

Venture capital investment in Switzerland: market and regulatory overview

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Area Review

Adjustments to the Swiss Corporate Governance Framework

Cross-Border Equity Capital Markets – Switzerland

Debate about new rules under the "Minder-Initiative"

The independent shareholders&quot; representative (unabhängiger Stimmrechtsvertreter) under the ordinance against excessive compensations at publicly listed corporations («VegüV»): Overview – Select Issues – Approach

Implementation of the «Minder-Initiative» – The implementing ordinance («VegüV») has been presented.

Breach of the disclosure obligation (art. 20 SESTA) and of the banking law related «fit-and-proper»-requirement (Gewährspflicht)/Comments on Supreme Court decision BVGE 2012/33

Draft Ordinance on Minder Initiative: No groundbreaking rules; interesting clarifications.

Venture capital investment in Switzerland: market and regulatory overview

Revision of Swiss Stock Exchange Law and Corporate Governance Rules

Minder initiative approved – New Corporate Governance Rules for Swiss Public Companies

Cross-Border Equity Capital Markets – Switzerland

SIX Swiss Exchange: Yes to Attorney Work Product Privilege in Investigations by the SIX and Yes to Substantial Fines for Breaches of the SIX Listing Rules

Use of Share Purchase Agreements in European Jurisdictions: Switzerland

Merger – Mandatory Tender Offer – Opting-out

USA – Statutory Regulation of Management Compensation

The liability of the Board of Directors and Managers under Article 754 para. 1 CO for business judgements: Concept and structure of the business judgement rule in the Corporate Governance context

Golden Handshakes, Golden Parachutes and similar arrangements in M&A transactions

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The independent shareholders" representative (unabhängiger Stimmrechtsvertreter) under the ordinance against excessive compensations at publicly listed corporations («VegüV»): Overview – Select Issues – Approach