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
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
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
lic. iur., attorney, LL.M., Partner
Roger Bischof
Attorney-CPA
- 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.