Our Counsel David Trachsel received his doctoral degree (PhD) with the distinction summa cum laude from the Faculty of Law at the University of Fribourg on 23 February 2026. We warmly congratulate Dr. iur. David Trachsel on this outstanding academic achievement. He wrote his doctoral thesis in the field of bankruptcy and insolvency related litigation […]
Read moreOn 11 February 2026, student teams from the Universities of Lucerne and Basel held a mock hearing at our offices in preparation for the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna. A tribunal consisting of Laura Mahler (presiding arbitrator), Patrick Rohn and David Trachsel heard their oral arguments on both the procedural […]
Read moreSophia Zgraggen explains when an authorized signatory without a formal title can actually be held liable – and when they cannot. The decisive factor is not the title, but the real influence on the company’s decision-making. The article outlines the legal foundations, highlights typical risk scenarios and provides practical guidance on how affected individuals can […]
Read moreMock Vis Moot Pleadings by Teams of the Universities Zurich and Fribourg at Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte
Read moreOur arbitration practice group as well as Simon Hohler are ranked in Chambers Global 2026. Chambers is the world’s leading legal market analyst. According to Chambers, our arbitration practice group “stands out for its strong expertise in Swiss arbitration, with a deep understanding of both the procedural and substantive aspects of Swiss law”. Moreover, “The […]
Read moreIn January 2026, the revised warranty law entered into force – what contractors, employers and purchasers need to know Simon Hohler and Jelto Simnacher provide an overview of the key amendments to the warranty law in sales and works contracts that entered into force on 1 January 2026. These include, in particular, extended defect notice […]
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