Alexander Schwartz
lic. iur.
Partner, Attorney at Law, Notary Public (Zug)
Specialisation
Corporate and Commercial Law (incl. M&A transactions), Contract Law
Litigation and Arbitration, Cross-Border Proceedings and Private International Law
enforcement of judgments and Insolvency Law, Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Law
Criminal Law, in particular White-Collar Crime
Private Clients
Notary Services (Canton Zug), Legalizations and Certifications
Biography
Education-
2008
Admission as Civil Law Notary of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland (Notary Public)
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2008
Admission to the Bar of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland (Attorney at Law)
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2000 - 2005
University of Zurich, Switzerland (lic. iur.)
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since 2016
Partner, Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Zug, Switzerland
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since 2015
Attorney at Law, Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Zug, Switzerland
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2008 - 2015
Lawyer and Managing Director, AFP Advokatur Fischer & Partner, Zug, Switzerland
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2006 - 2007
Law Clerk at the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland
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2005 - 2006
Traineeship at an international Law Firm, Zurich Switzerland
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German, English
Publications + Lectures
Lecture at the intensive course on international sanctions law
Lecture at the intensive course on international sanctions law
Ombudsman procedures as a substitute for arbitration?
The advantages of the ombudsman procedure lie in the expertise of the ombudsman’s office as well as the efficiency and free-of-charge nature of the procedure.
Swiss Branch Offices of Foreign Legal Entities
Comparison of the Statutory Division of Inheritance, Compulsory Portions and Freely Disposable Quota in the Inheritance Laws of Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein
Only if all formal and legal requirements are met are testamentary dispositions legally valid.
Separation of Jointly Filed Clustered Lawsuits
The federal court confirmed the admissibility of the separation of jointly filed clustered lawsuits.
The Compulsory Portion in Swiss Inheritance Law
The compulsory portion in Swiss inheritance law ensures that certain heirs cannot be deprived of a share in the estate.
The "Big" Stock Corporation Law Reform in Switzerland – an Overview
With the revision, the Swiss legislator is taking an important step towards modernizing company law.
Notification of a Debt Collection Despite Unsuccessful Legal Opening Proceedings
Pursuant to Art. 8a para. 3 SchKG, the debt collection offices do not inform third parties of a debt collection under certain conditions (lit. a-d).
Regulation Divorce Alimony
New ruling of the Federal Supreme Court: Regulation of postmarital maintenance already in the marriage contract.
Stricter Reporting Requirements for Limited Liability Companies as of 01.11.2019
Stricter Reporting Requirements for AGs with Registered Shares as of 01.11.2019
The amendment to the law not only leads to a de facto abolition of the bearer share, it also has consequences for companies that have issued registered shares.
Abolition of the Bearer Share as of 01.11.2019
Everything for the Cat
Swiss law also allows for the bequeathing of part of the estate to the beloved four-legged friends - albeit in a roundabout way.
At what Time does the Complaint Period Start
The beginning of the term for filing a lawsuit is determined by the law with the opening of the lawsuit approval.