Swiss Supreme Court confirms CAS jurisdiction in dispute over activities of players' agent | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court confirms CAS jurisdiction in dispute over activities of players' agent | Practical Law

In decision 4A_176/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award on the ground that the sole arbitrator appointed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) had wrongfully accepted jurisdiction.

Swiss Supreme Court confirms CAS jurisdiction in dispute over activities of players' agent

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 4-621-3098 (Approx. 4 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court confirms CAS jurisdiction in dispute over activities of players' agent

by Prof Dr Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr Jörn Eschment (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 21 Dec 2015 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_176/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award on the ground that the sole arbitrator appointed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) had wrongfully accepted jurisdiction.