Switzerland: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Perjury And False Evidence In International Arbitration
Witness evidence plays a critical role in international arbitration, but what happens when a witness deliberately lies? This comprehensive analysis examines how different jurisdictions handle perjury and false testimony in arbitration proceedings, exploring the criminal liability, procedural consequences, and potential impact on arbitral awards across Switzerland, England, France, UAE, India, and Singapore.
Switzerland Litigation
Aceris Law
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Endeavours Obligations In A Contract: How Hard Do You Actually Have To Try?
That can make perfect commercial sense. Regulatory approval may be outside a party’s control, a third party may need to give its consent, or performance may depend on events elsewhere in the supply chain. In these situations, an absolute obligation to deliver a particular result may be unrealistic. Instead, the parties agree on how hard the party must try to achieve it.
Switzerland Commercial
LP
Logan & Partners
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International Lis Pendens: New Landmark Decision Of The Swiss Federal Supreme Court (4A_481/2025)
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has clarified critical procedural rules governing international litigation priority when initial court filings fail on technical grounds. This landmark decision addresses whether claimants can preserve their original filing date when transitioning from a dismissed clear-cases application to ordinary proceedings, and how this interacts with parallel proceedings in foreign courts under the Lugano Convention.
Switzerland Litigation
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Transnational Issue Estoppel In International Arbitration: Can It Prevent Re-Litigation At The Enforcement Stage?
International arbitration delivers final, binding awards, but losing parties often attempt to re-litigate objections across multiple jurisdictions. This analysis examines how transnational issue estoppel prevents award debtors from repeatedly challenging the same issues before different courts, exploring recent decisions from Singapore, England, India, and France that shape the doctrine's application in cross-border enforcement proceedings.
Switzerland Litigation
Aceris Law
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What The ICC’s 2025 Statistics Tell Us About The Direction Of International Arbitration
The ICC's 2025 Dispute Resolution Statistics reveal a global arbitration system operating at near-record levels, with 894 new cases and 1,869 pending matters. The data exposes evolving patterns in regional dispute resolution, expedited procedures, and institutional oversight, while highlighting persistent challenges in efficiency, diversity, and award quality that are reshaping how parties approach international commercial arbitration.
Switzerland Litigation
Aceris Law
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Enforcement Is Where Legal Finance Is Truly Tested
Legal finance partnerships are tested not at the point of capital deployment, but during the complex, multi-year enforcement phase where judgments and arbitral awards must be converted into recoverable assets. This requires more than funding—it demands endurance, cross-border expertise, and patient capital that remains aligned throughout the entire recovery process, navigating procedural challenges, asset tracing, and evolving strategies across jurisdictions.
Switzerland Finance
OB
Omni Bridgeway
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Five × Five: Switzerland As A Center For International Arbitration (Video)
International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes in today's global economy. What makes Switzerland one of the world's most attractive arbitral seats, and why do parties consistently choose Swiss law to govern their international contracts? This analysis explores the key advantages, institutional framework, and strategic considerations that position Switzerland as a leading center for international commercial, investment, and sports arbitration.
Switzerland Litigation
LL
LINDEMANNLAW
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UNCITRAL SPEDR Adjudication And The Construction Industry
The UNCITRAL Model Clauses on Specialised Express Dispute Resolution (SPEDR) introduce a framework for rapid, interim-binding dispute resolution in construction projects, combining expedited adjudication with compliance arbitration mechanisms. This analysis examines how SPEDR differs from traditional arbitration and FIDIC dispute boards, its potential to preserve cash flow and project continuity, and the practical considerations parties must weigh when implementing this emerging international framework.
Switzerland Real Estate
Aceris Law
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New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules
The International Chamber of Commerce has approved a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration, set to take effect on 1 June 2026, introducing significant procedural changes designed to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to global user needs. Key modifications include a new highly expedited procedure enabling final awards within three months, removal of mandatory Terms of Reference, and increased flexibility in time limits for arbitral awards.
Switzerland Litigation
Aceris Law
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