Clause referring to 'International Chamber of Commerce, Zürich' with no reference to arbitration or dispute settlement is not a valid arbitration agreement (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Clause referring to 'International Chamber of Commerce, Zürich' with no reference to arbitration or dispute settlement is not a valid arbitration agreement (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In decision 4A_676/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award where the petitioner had argued that the arbitral tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction in a case where the agreement referred to "the provisions and statutes of the International Chamber of Commerce, Zürich" but contained no reference to arbitration or settlement of disputes.

Clause referring to 'International Chamber of Commerce, Zürich' with no reference to arbitration or dispute settlement is not a valid arbitration agreement (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Philippe Bärtsch (Partner) and Dr Jörn Eschment (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 29 Jul 2015 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_676/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award where the petitioner had argued that the arbitral tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction in a case where the agreement referred to "the provisions and statutes of the International Chamber of Commerce, Zürich" but contained no reference to arbitration or settlement of disputes.