Swiss Supreme Court confirms narrow interpretation of grounds for refusing recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court confirms narrow interpretation of grounds for refusing recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards | Practical Law

In decision 5A_409/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court confirmed that the New York Convention grounds for refusing recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards must be interpreted narrowly in order to facilitate the recognition and enforcement of awards.

Swiss Supreme Court confirms narrow interpretation of grounds for refusing recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

by Prof Dr Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Elisabeth Leimbacher (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (Zurich)
Published on 22 Dec 2014 • Switzerland
In decision 5A_409/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court confirmed that the New York Convention grounds for refusing recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards must be interpreted narrowly in order to facilitate the recognition and enforcement of awards.