Tag results for 'Switzerland'

Positioning Switzerland as a space law hub: Switzerland's draft Space Act in the orbit of the draft EU Space Act

This article examines Switzerland’s Draft Federal Space Operations Act, which establishes the country’s first national legal framework for space operations – covering licensing, supervision, liability, registration and conflict of laws – and assesses its key provisions in a comparative perspective with the proposed EU Space Act, highlighting Switzerland’s strategy to position itself as a competitive hub for space activities.

Released on Jul 15, 2026

Key practical asset recovery guidance drawn from the 3rd Annual Asset Recovery Committee Meeting panels

This article is drawn from a panel discussions at the 3rd Annual Asset Recovery Committee Meeting. When discussing the most common strategic and procedural pitfalls in cross-border asset recovery, rather than revisiting theoretical frameworks, this article focusses on practical experiences drawn from multiple jurisdictions, illustrating how apparently minor tactical decisions can generate significant – and sometimes irreversible – consequences. The discussion, co-moderated and confirmed that in international enforcement, disciplined coordination and strategic consistency are often as critical as substantive legal arguments.

Released on Jul 3, 2026

Israeli Tax Authority actively approaches Switzerland to obtain information

In July 2021, the Israeli Tax Authority requested information from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration on affluent Israelis and their families in connection with bank accounts and assets held by them in Switzerland, individually and through foreign companies.

Released on Aug 2, 2021