Switzerland Report

June 2026

• Nestlé: Corporate governance lessons: Nestlé’s former CEO failed to disclose his romantic relationship with a junior exec: what does his indiscretion say about why personal conduct matters?
• No to a Switzerland with 10 million!: There was relief that Swiss voters rejected a proposed population cap, but the relatively narrow victory suggests there might be further trouble ahead
• The $1tn question: How are Swiss law firms planning their AI future?  As Elon Musk’s total wealth hits the $1.4tn mark to surpass Switzerland’s annual GDP, how and where does AI fit in the Swiss legal landscape?
• Uncertainty: The new normal:  Professional adaptability has become a defining national characteristic, so how are repeated external shocks impacting the resilience of Swiss lawyers?
• Advestra spreads its wings:  Now in its sixth year of operation, the fastest-growing Swiss law firm with Gen Z appeal recently added disputes and employment to its client offering