Legal resolutions for the year

The beginning of the year is often a time for good resolutions. From a legal perspective, however, it is also a period when certain mistakes occur repeatedly. The good news is that most of them can be avoided with some basic planning.

One of the most common issues concerns missed or incorrectly calculated deadlines. Under Swiss law, many deadlines are strict. Missing one can lead to irreversible consequences.

Another frequent misconception is assuming that a verbal agreement is sufficient or that silence amounts to consent. While verbal contracts are generally valid under Swiss law, they are often difficult to prove in the event of a dispute.

It is also common for individuals and businesses to rely on outdated contracts or documents without checking whether they still reflect their current situation or the applicable legal framework.

Finally, online contract templates are often used without proper adaptation, even though they rarely take into account the specific requirements of Swiss law.

Adopting sound legal resolutions for 2026 means:

• reviewing and updating key contracts,

• checking legal obligations and deadlines,

• putting essential agreements in writing,

• and addressing legal uncertainties at an early stage.

Legal prevention at the beginning of the year can help avoid significant issues later on.