Michelle Ris-Enz shows in Thouvenin’s latest “Legal Insights” what main duties board members have to observe and how they can effectively protect themselves against personal liability. The article highlights typical liability pitfalls – from delayed notification of overindebtedness to conflicts of interest – and provides practical recommendations on organizational and personal protective measures, including D&O […]
Read moreAt the “Thouvenin Talks” event on 4 March 2026 with external guests from the human resources sector, Sebastian Wyler held a presentation on the topic “Form Requirements in Employment Law”. In his presentation, he examined selected aspects of form requirements in employment law and, in particular, also addressed the practical challenges arising from the use […]
Read moreOur 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
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