News
LEXCELLENCE AG – TOP LAW FIRM 2025
We are proud to announce that LEXCELLENCE has been recognised as one of Switzerland’s top law firms for the 3rd consecutive year – including 2025. 🇨🇭⚖️ This distinction reflects our unwavering dedication to legal excellence, client trust, andprofessional standards. Our strengths lie in handling complex international matters, pioneering in technology law, and navigating the evolving landscape of […]
LEXCELLENCE AG at NextGen Payments &RegTech Forum in Zürich
What an insightful discussion at panel on “Digital Currencies and CDBCS: Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges”! 🚀Dr. Katharina – Kasia Lasota Heller and other esteemed speakers (Magdalena Boškić Daniel Eidan Robert Courtneidge) explored key topics shaping the future of digital finance, including:💰 Currency Competition – How digital currencies are redefining global financial dynamics.🔗 CBDCs & Stablecoins – Their coexistence, potential synergies, […]
🌟TAXELLENCE🌟
Contract signed! We are delighted to welcome Stéphanie Fuchs as Of Counsel to LEXCELLENCE! Stephanie specializes in tax matters and brings exceptional expertise to our team. Her knowledge and experience will enhance our ability to support clients on complex tax issues effectively and efficiently. We are excited about this collaboration and look forward to working […]
Events
LEXCELLENCE as a Business Partner of the successful 4th Polish Economic & Technology Forum in Switzerland
The fourth edition of the Economic and Technological Forum, which took place in Zurich on May 27th, 2025, focused on the economic, digital, energy, and financial dimensions and was a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of international cooperation in creating innovative solutions that strengthen Europe’s resilience in the context of current and future challenges. […]
Shaping the FUTURE
LEGAL& REGULATORY INSIGHTS IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES Join us for an Exclusive Event! Stay ahead of the curve as we dive into the latest regulatory trends and developments in: 🔹 #AI🔹 #Cybersecurity🔹 #Fintech🔹 #Cryptofinance🔹 #Tax Gain valuable insights from top industry leaders:Dawid Ostrowski, Dawid Wróblewski, Lucyna Janas And expert advisors:Dr. Katharina (Kasia) Lasota Heller, Florian Müller, Stéphanie Fuchs 富彩蝶 📅 When? March 25, […]
Champagne & Art 2025
Dear LEXCELLENCE Friends, We would like to sincerely thank you for joining us at this year’s Champagne & Art event. Your presence made the evening truly special and we are grateful for your support and enthusiasm. Together we celebrated important occasions for us, admired the work of painter Simona Negrescu and created memories that will […]
Publications
US Regulation for Stablecoins: What’s in the New GENIUS Act
Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller, LL.M. As of: June 2025 | LEXCELLENCE Legal Insights Introduction Stablecoin regulation is currently one of the most debated topics in financial and crypto law. The United States—one of the world’s largest markets for digital assets—has taken a decisive step with the introduction of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for […]
2025 Safe Harbour Interest Rates
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published its updated 2025 circulars outlining safe harbour interest rates for shareholder and intercompany loans. These rates provide taxpayers with a benchmark for compliance under Swiss tax law, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment. With increasing scrutiny on intra-group financing, these benchmarks offer clarity for domestic transactions while emphasizing […]
Compensation under a non-compete clause is not a severance payment
Our foreign clients often ask us how compensation for non-competition should be interpreted under non-compete clauses following the termination of the employment relationship. Many employees assume that what was agreed in the employment contract also applies in the event of termination by the employer. I. General Pursuant to Article 340 para. 1 of the Swiss Code […]