Legal Framework for Corporate Governance
Structures in Swiss Companies

Strategic Corporate Governance / CAS Stakeholder Management / University of Zurich Executive Education

The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the legal foundations underpinning corporate governance in Switzerland. It examines the key statutory and regulatory requirements that shape how Swiss companies are structured and governed, including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, executive management, and shareholders under Swiss corporate law. The presentation explores the interplay between the Swiss Code of Obligations, listing rules, and relevant soft-law standards such as the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. The session is part of the CAS module on Strategic Corporate Governance at the University of Zurich's Finance Executive Education programme.