Alexandra Salamin-Casciaro

Alexandra Salamin-Casciaro is a lawyer and PhD candidate at the University of Geneva. She is currently working in the Enforcement division of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

Can the higher (hidden) price obtained by a broker for the sale of a Ferrari Daytona constitute a ground for invalidating a brokerage agreement?

In a dispute over a brokerage agreement, regarding the sale price of a Ferrari Daytona, the Federal Supreme Court held that the contract was not null and void for willful deception as the alleged fraud (in the form of a hidden higher price obtained by the Broker) occurred after the conclusion of the Brokerage contract, […]

Can the Massive Increase of Insurance Premiums for Private Room Supplementary Insurance be a Ground for Contract Invalidation?

A policyholder suffering from leukemia has benefited from supplementary private room insurance for years. During the coverage period, the insurance company has increased the insurance premium by a staggering amount. The policyholder unsuccessfully tried to invalidate the contract to obtain a partial refund of the premiums paid.