Arbitrators violate right to be heard if they do not deal with material arguments by parties (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Arbitrators violate right to be heard if they do not deal with material arguments by parties (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In decision 4A_460/2013, the Swiss Supreme Court found that an arbitral tribunal had violated one party's right to be heard by failing to address two important legal arguments that the party had consistently and prominently advocated.

Arbitrators violate right to be heard if they do not deal with material arguments by parties (Swiss Supreme Court)

by PD Dr Nathalie Voser (Partner) and James Menz (Counsel), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (Zurich)
Published on 05 Mar 2014 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_460/2013, the Swiss Supreme Court found that an arbitral tribunal had violated one party's right to be heard by failing to address two important legal arguments that the party had consistently and prominently advocated.