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Lukas Bühlmann is a partner at MLL Legal and co-chair of the firm’s ICT & Digital practice group. He specialises in technology, media, and telecommunications law. Recognised for his pragmatic approach and deep sector knowledge, Lukas has extensive experience advising clients on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters. He is a regular contributor to leading legal publications and plays an active role in shaping the legal landscape for digital innovation in Switzerland.
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Switzerland has long been a trusted centre for resolving private-wealth disputes thanks to its political stability and financial infrastructure. The alpine country has also and continues to be a preferred jurisdiction for high-net-worth individuals to establish residence thanks to the very attractive tax regime of some Swiss cantons (with the so-called lump-sum taxation).
With the introduction in 2025 by the Swiss Arbitration Centre (Centre) of the Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (TEF Rules), Switzerland is setting a tailor-made framework and a new standard for clarity and efficiency in the arbitration of trust, estate, and foundation disputes. They are designed to address the unique challenges that arise in such disputes which often involve multiple parties, complex and cross-border asset structures, and sensitive family dynamics.
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On 29 and 30 January 2026, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration published its annual circulars on the safe harbour interest rates for loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies. The new circulars reflect the reduction in key interest rates in the major currency areas, with the exception of Japan, over the last 12 months.
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On 12 January 2026, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published Guidance 01/2026, addressing the risks and regulatory requirements associated with the custody of cryptobased assets. This move reflects the growing interest and activity in cryptobased assets and related services within the Swiss financial market. The guidance aims to clarify the standards for secure custody, investor protection, and the responsibilities of financial institutions.
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Abstract: The most compelling lesson from Netflix’s reported bid for Warner Bros. and HBO Max is that scale alone no longer wins media deals—rights do. By isolating the crown jewel IP portfolios (Batman, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones) and leaving legacy cable networks to a spin-off, the transaction blueprint puts exploitable franchises, brand equity, and global distribution rights at the center of valuation and structuring. For corporate buyers, this is a roadmap: identify the assets that generate outsized monetization across streaming, theatrical, gaming, and consumer products, and build the deal around them.
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