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Swiss Sanctions & Debt Enforcement: Case 4A_305/2025
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has just changed the rules of the game for international trade compliance.
In this episode, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the landmark March 2026 judgment in Case 4A_305/2025. This ruling establishes a "statutory moratorium" (Stundung) for debts linked to sanctioned entities under the Swiss Ukraine Ordinance, fundamentally altering how multinational companies (MNCs) manage cross-border liabilities and legal risks in Switzerland.
We break down the critical compliance shifts, including:
The "Statutory Suspension" Doctrine: Why sanctioned…
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