Swiss Supreme Court clarifies standard for challenging the basis of preliminary or interim awards regarding an arbitral tribunal's composition or jurisdiction | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court clarifies standard for challenging the basis of preliminary or interim awards regarding an arbitral tribunal's composition or jurisdiction | Practical Law

In German-language decision 4A_74/2014, dated 28 August 2014 and published on 11 September 2014, the Swiss Supreme Court confirmed an interim award challenged for lack of jurisdiction and for violating the parties' right to be heard and the principle of equal treatment.

Swiss Supreme Court clarifies standard for challenging the basis of preliminary or interim awards regarding an arbitral tribunal's composition or jurisdiction

by Prof Dr Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr Jörn Eschment (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (Zurich)
Published on 01 Oct 2014Switzerland
In German-language decision 4A_74/2014, dated 28 August 2014 and published on 11 September 2014, the Swiss Supreme Court confirmed an interim award challenged for lack of jurisdiction and for violating the parties' right to be heard and the principle of equal treatment.