In a world where country borders can be unstable and we increasingly witness aspirations to split or annex territory, foreign direct investment faces a growing risk. In a recent dispute, the Swiss Supreme Court (“SSC”)...more
Enforcing an arbitration award against a state presents unique challenges. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court recently confirmed that an award creditor seeking to attach assets belonging to a foreign state in Switzerland must...more
In 2022, Switzerland continued to be one of the leading venues for international commercial and investment arbitration with an active community and Swiss Arbitration Centre at the forefront of the development of efficient...more
On 1 January 2021, the revision of the Swiss arbitration law came into force (the “Amended PILA”). Voted in June 2020 by the Swiss parliament, the amendment to the law that governs international arbitrations seated in...more