Commercial leases and the letting of ‘bare’ premises: an overview
Although not expressly regulated by the Swiss Code of Obligations, the lease of ‘bare’ or ‘raw’ premises is becoming increasingly common in commercial transactions. What do we mean by this and what do we need to bear in mind when entering into such a contract? A. What is a ‘gross’ premises lease? A lease of […]
Wilhelm Avocats SA celebrates its tenth anniversary!
In ten years, Wilhelm Avocats has built a solid reputation as a leading specialist in Swiss business law. An excellence recognised by its peers, who have just named it once again among “The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ 2025“. This prestigious distinction, based on a rigorous assessment among legal professionals, celebrates integrity and competence. For this […]
Is it possible to have a secondary activity in parallel with your salaried activity and what do you have to keep in mind ?
Swiss law allows employees to hold several jobs at the same time, and in particular to pursue a secondary activity in parallel with their salaried activity. However, both employers and employees must pay particular attention to the following points. A. General Generally speaking, employees are free to pursue a paid activity in parallel with their […]
Seizing a debtor’s assets in Switzerland while applying for the exequatur of a foreign judgment against the same debtor – a rapid and effective means available to creditors under Swiss law
Under Swiss law, a creditor who benefits from a foreign judgment in his favour may sequestrate the debtor’s assets located in Switzerland in order to secure the claims recognised in the judgment. It is also possible to obtain exequatur beforehand, which is sometimes overlooked. A. Receivership If a creditor’s rights are threatened, he can take an […]
We would like to warmly congratulate our trainee lawyer Léa Wyssbrod on obtaining her bar exam.
We would like to warmly congratulate our trainee lawyer Léa Wyssbrod on obtaining her bar exam. We are delighted to announce that Ms. Wyssbrod will continue to work in our firm as a lawyer.
IDIAP Symposium on AI and democracy
Philippe Gilliéron a été invité à prendre part au symposium organisé par l’IDIAP Research Institute, un institut de recherche d’importance nationale actif dans le domaine de l’intelligence artificielle, qui se tiendra le 21 février 2024 autour de la thématique des enjeux posés par l’intelligence artificielle en matière de démocratie. Philippe y interviendra sur le thème : […]
This Friday and Saturday, Philippe Gilliéron will be taking part in the Zurich IP Retreat organized each year by INGRES (Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz)
Bringing together various experts from different countries and backgrounds (professors, judges and lawyers), this annual meeting is an opportunity for experts to exchange views on selected intellectual property topics. This Friday, Philippe will be taking part in the panel devoted to copyright, alongside Professors Christian Peukert (also of Lausanne University) and Estelle Derclaye (Nottingham), where […]
Impact of Generative AI on Law and Legal Professions: Interview with Philippe Gilliéron at the University of Lausanne
At a time when generative AI is attracting a lot of interest, Philippe Gilliéron gave an interview at the University of Lausanne on the legal and professional stakes for legal professionals of tools like ChatGPT (in French, though). This is an opportunity to outline some of the issues at stake:
Following the Federal Council’s decision not to ban employees from downloading TikTok on their work devices, LeTemps asked our partner Philippe Gilliéron for his views on the employers’ entitlement to impose such bans on their employees
Philippe Gilliéron will participate as a member of the Committee of the Swiss Forum for Communication in the Congress that will be held on July 1st and 2nd at the Paul Klee Center in Bern with the theme “Switzerland in Europe”
Philippe Gilliéron will participate as a member of the Committee of the Swiss Forum for Communication in the Congress that will be held on July 1st and 2nd at the Paul Klee Center in Bern with the theme “Switzerland in Europe”