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Insolvency & Restructuring

Switzerland

In recent Swiss restructurings the question has arisen of whether a debt-to-equity swap, executed as a restructuring measure, can be challenged through an avoidance action or can constitute a prohibited – and thus voidable – set-off if the company becomes bankrupt upon execution of the debt-to-equity swap. This update elaborates on these risks.