In a recent decision published on 11 January 2023, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) confirmed the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes’…

On 4 September 2023, the Swiss Federal Tribunal Court (“SFSC”) decided on appeals raised against three closely linked cases (case nos. 4A_144/2023, 4A_146/2023, 4A_148/2023).…

A. LEGISLATION AND RULES A.1       Institutions, rules and infrastructure In light of the revised law on statutory arbitration clauses that entered into force on…

A. LEGISLATION AND RULES A.1 Legislation On 1 January 2023, the revised Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) entered into force. The revised act includes…

In a decision published on September 23, 2022, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) ruled on the request for a revision of an arbitral…

On 1 January 2023, the revised Swiss Code of Obligations (“CO”) will enter into force. The revised act includes a new article 697n, which…

In a decision published on the 19th July 2022, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) denied the enforceability of an arbitral award that ordered…

In a decision published on 15th June 2021, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) dismissed a challenge to set aside an arbitral award because…

In a decision published on 1st March 2021, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) ruled on the arbitrability of a claim and the corresponding…

With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus in early 2020, Switzerland along with many other countries introduced extensive measures to prevent the spread of…