A petition to set aside an arbitral award is not an appeal (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

A petition to set aside an arbitral award is not an appeal (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In Decision 4A_426/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to an award based on a violation of the right to be heard and public policy, and emphasised once more that its function is not to reassess the arbitral tribunal's findings.

A petition to set aside an arbitral award is not an appeal (Swiss Supreme Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 7-617-5472 (Approx. 5 pages)

A petition to set aside an arbitral award is not an appeal (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner, Zurich) and Sevim Berkcan (Associate, Geneva), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 21 Jul 2015 • Switzerland
In Decision 4A_426/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to an award based on a violation of the right to be heard and public policy, and emphasised once more that its function is not to reassess the arbitral tribunal's findings.