In-house Counsel privilege

by Nicolas Kuonen, Dejan Simeunovic

Important Update to the Swiss Civil Procedure Code: New Right for In-House Legal Departments.

The Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (SCCP) is undergoing a significant revision that will come into effect on 1st January 2025. This is the first major revision to the SCCP since its introduction in 2011, and it introduces a new right specifically relevant to in-house legal departments.

This newsletter will explain this new right and its implications for your company.