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The new Swiss company law has been in force since January 01, 2023. The new law has introduced major changes.

Certain new features require an amendment of the articles of association to fully benefit from them, such as virtual shareholders' meeting, shareholders' meeting abroad, the capital band within the framework of which the board of directors will be entitled to increase or decrease the share capital, and share capital in a foreign currency.

In addition, the new law has amended the provisions on over-indebtedness and liquidity of the company. Failure by the board of directors to comply with its duties to act with regard to impending insolvency or loss of capital may result in them being liable. Board members should familiarize themselves with these new rules.

In this Luncheon, we will present you key changes of the company law.

Legal experts from the SCCC Legal Chapter will look at these changes through the lens of an investor and board member from China and Switzerland.


Programm Details

11:45
Registration
12:00
Welcoming Remarks
Lukas Zuest, VISCHER
12:05
General meeting, shareholders' rights and board of directors
May-Si Hau, MLL
12:20
Capital Band: Relevant New Features and First Experiences in Practice
Manuel Werder, NKF
12:35
New insolvency provisions and enhanced duties of directors
Roger Bischof, Baur Hürlimann AG
12:50
Q & A
13:05
Lunch and Networking
Speakers
Lukas Zuest

Lukas Zuest

Attorney-at-Law, Counsel

Lukas Zuest specializes in investment and commercial transactions. He advises Swiss and foreign companies on foreign direct investments, M&A-transactions, joint ventures, distribution and agency, and license agreements. He worked as lawyer in Shanghai for five years. Lukas Zuest heads the China Desk of VISCHER and is on the board of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

May-Si Hau

May-Si Hau

LL.M., Attorney, Senior Associate

May-Si Hau is a Senior Associate, she is responsible for the China Desk in Geneva and she is practicing in the corporate & M&A department.

May-Si Hau mainly advises Swiss and international clients in M&A, private equity and restructuring transactions as well as in all corporate matters, including company establishment, corporate governance and corporate housekeeping. In particular, she assists Swiss and international clients in their activities relating to China and Chinese individuals and companies when investing in Switzerland. In addition, May-Si Hau regularly advises clients on commercial contracts, employment law and immigration matters and advises and represents clients before Swiss courts and authorities.

Manuel Werder

Manuel Werder

lic. iur., attorney, LL.M., Partner

Manuel Werder’s practice focuses on corporate law and M&A, including private equity and venture capital transactions, in particular with an Asian aspect. He has expertise in large, complex, cross-border acquisitions, mergers, divestitures and corporate restructurings. His M&A expertise crosses all industries, including financial, industrials and services.
Roger Bischof

Roger Bischof

Attorney-CPA

Dr. Bischof focuses his practice primarily on cross-border restructurings and insolvencies, bankruptcy administrations, distressed transactions and M&A, in particular with an Asian angle. He is the Chairman of the Swiss Turnaround Association (STA / TMA Switzerland) and he previously practiced law in Singapore and Shanghai where he served as a board member of the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SwissCham) for several years.
Luncheon SCCC Legal Chapter: The New Swiss Company Law – What do Swiss and Chinese investors and board members need to know?
May 09, 2023
11:45-14:00
Zunfthaus zur Waag, Münsterhof 8, 8001 Zürich
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additional info
  • CHF 80.00 for members

  • CHF 120.00 for non-members

Please note registration is mandatory.

Substitutes for registered persons unable to attend are welcome, otherwise full no-show charge will be applied.

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