Swiss Supreme Court considers meaning of "arbitration" in dual language contracts | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court considers meaning of "arbitration" in dual language contracts | Practical Law

In decision 4A_136/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an arbitral award where the petitioner had objected to the jurisdiction of the sole arbitrator, despite having previously raised an objection to court jurisdiction based on the existence of an arbitration clause in state court proceedings.

Swiss Supreme Court considers meaning of "arbitration" in dual language contracts

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 5-619-7861 (Approx. 6 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court considers meaning of "arbitration" in dual language contracts

Published on 27 Oct 2015Switzerland
In decision 4A_136/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an arbitral award where the petitioner had objected to the jurisdiction of the sole arbitrator, despite having previously raised an objection to court jurisdiction based on the existence of an arbitration clause in state court proceedings.
Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Anna Kozmenko (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd