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An undertaking that has got into financial difficulties must be restructured within the framework of applicable law. The required reorganization measures differ depending on the nature and extent of the financial difficulties. Several restructuring stages can be distinguished in the course of increasing financial difficulties of undertakings. These can provide guidance in the search for a suitable restructuring concept in individual cases. In addition to current stock corporation law, future stock corporation law will also be taken into account in the following explanations.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a Swiss social media startup and its founders in connection with the acquisition of an additional stake by an existing shareholder. The legal advice encompasses the share purchase agreement and the renegotiation of the shareholders’ agreement.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a Swiss IT company with its internal restructuring and transformation of the legal form. RUOSS VÖGELE works closely with the company's auditors on issues related to obtained Covid-19-bridge loans.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises and represents a former CEO of an asset management company against the former employer in several lawsuits before the civil, labour and commercial courts. In order to protect the client's rights, RUOSS VÖGELE also initiated several criminal proceedings and assists the client in questions regarding communication towards third parties as well as media enquiries.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises an international restaurant chain in connection with coping with the challenges of the pandemic, which includes in particular the development of flexible solutions for the lease of commercial premises. Long negotiations as well as necessary litigation proceedings finally lead to a fair and balanced settlement agreement with the landlord.

RUOSS VÖGELE prepared a legal opinion for a leading Swiss media company assessing the chances of a lawsuit relating to the infringement of personality rights. In particular, the opinion focused on the legal rights to request the cease of the infringement and the correction of an article in the press as well as the possibility of the right of reply.

RUOSS VÖGELE scores again! BILANZ and Le Temps, the leading Swiss business magazines, today recommend RUOSS VÖGELE as a top law firm in six areas of law and in aviation industries in their 2021 top law firm ranking. We achieve the best rating in five areas of law, in litigation and procedural law, corporate law, real estate law, media law and inheritance and estate law. We are delighted about these awards.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a leading international company in the field of textile technology on the acquisition of a German technology company. In the context of this transaction RUOSS VÖGELE works side by side with specialists in the client's team and with corporate finance experts.

RUOSS VÖGELE represents a CEO following a termination without notice against his former employer and the unemployment insurance fund. By way of negotiations, a settlement in favor of the CEO can be reached for all matters in dispute with the employer and the unemployment insurance fund.

RUOSS VÖGELE assists companies severely affected by the pandemic with legal issues related to short-time work compensation, receipt of hardship payments and balanced solutions for business premises rents. Our advice also includes questions regarding the legally proper management of companies in times of crisis.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a yacht owner on the acquisition of a catamaran and its registration under the flag of the Cayman Islands. The advice includes the incorporation of a yacht-owning company, the draft of crew employment agreements as well as insurance related matters. RUOSS VÖGELE works closely with a local partner law firm in the Cayman Islands to handle corporate and registration topics in connection with the transaction.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a leading international company in the field of textile technology on the acquisition of a company abroad. In the context of this transaction RUOSS VÖGELE works side by side with specialists in the client's team and with corporate finance experts.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a yacht owner on the registration of a medium-size yacht under Swiss flag. The advice includes the consideration of regulatory aspects as well as insurance related issues. RUOSS VÖGELE works closely with external yacht specialists.

RUOSS VÖGELE supports a start-up company active in the field of medical diagnostics in a seed financing round. The investors invest into the company based on a convertible loan agreement.

Pascale Gola of Ruoss Vögele in her function as chairperson of an arbitral tribunal renders together with two co-arbitrators an arbitral award under the Swiss SIA Rules of Arbitration. Such award is based on a consent between the parties that was found at a settlement hearing in front of the arbitral tribunal including a technical expert. The dispute arose from a construction project in Switzerland.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a Swiss company in the formation of an industrial holding company with two subsidiaries in Switzerland and Germany from the e-commerce/SaaS/fulfillment sectors. The advice includes the reorganization of the shareholder and capital structure as well as the negotiation of a business combination agreement and a shareholders' agreement. RUOSS VÖGELE works closely with tax advisors to solve complex cross-border issues.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises foreign investors on the sale of their Swiss real estate company to a professional real estate investor (share deal). The main asset of the sold real estate company is a rented commercial property located in Switzerland.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises one of the most successful and largest Swiss advertising agency on the conclusion of multi-year contracts for one of the largest advertising budgets in Switzerland.

RUOSS VÖGELE publishes a Legal Update on the on the most important drone rules in Switzerland.

RUOSS VÖGELE develops for and in close cooperation with a client from the field of integrated communication updated employee regulations, which especially consider aspects of working from home.

On January 1, 2021, various changes in corporate and commercial law will come into force. You will find a selection of relevant changes in this Legal Update.

In 2020, RUOSS VÖGELE advises various clients in the field of estate planning. The overall aim is to achieve long-term and sustainable solutions that take into account the individual interests of all persons involved. In addition to last wills, marriage and inheritance contracts, gift contracts and property transfers, advance care directives are drawn up, to ensure an adequate treatment in case of illness.

Under future law, Swiss corporations will have more flexibility to change their capital. A new Legal Update presents the key points of this new legal institution.

RUOSS VÖGELE wins an appeal in front of the High Court of Zurich against the re-entry of a company in the register of commerce and the therewith connected re-opening of bankruptcy proceedings. The dispute concerned the Swiss subsidiary – acting as a project vehicle - of a client internationally active in the IT field. The re-entry in the register of commerce and the re-opening of the bankruptcy proceedings was requested by opponent in the context of a pending civil litigation, allegedly in order to request assignment of personal liability claims against the directors of client.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises an international logistics company on financially and operationally motivated internal group restructuring and ensures the correct implementation.

PD Dr. iur. Damian A. Fischer LL.M. will give a lecture on the topic «Freedom of corporate design as a means of avoiding and overcoming conflicts» (in German: «Gestaltungsfreiheit als Mittel zur Konfliktvermeidung und -bewältigung») at the 18th Zurich Stock Corporation Law Conference on the freedom of design in stock corporation law on March 30, 2021.

RUOSS VÖGELE represents a Swiss aircraft operator in the negotiations of a "Mixed Operations Agreement" between different aircraft operators regarding the shared use of a business jet (NCC and CAT use). The advice includes the consideration of new EU regulations (ORO.GEN.310(a)(2) of Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 (Regulation [EU] 2019/1384)) as well as requirements of the FOCA (FOCA GM/INFO ORO.GEN.310 "Mixed Operations" and the checklist "Use of AOC aircraft by another operator for non-CAT operations").

RUOSS VÖGELE supports a start-up company in a complex financing round. The investors and the existing shareholders conclude a detailed shareholder agreement on their future rights and obligations.

RUOSS VÖGELE advises a foreign owner of multiple aircrafts built in the 1940s in connection with the use of these planes for airshows and customs aspects.

RUOSS VÖGELE publishes a Legal Update on the amendments of the Swiss law on stock corporations.