Swiss Supreme Court outlines permissible use of administrative secretaries and "consultants" to arbitral tribunals | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court outlines permissible use of administrative secretaries and "consultants" to arbitral tribunals | Practical Law

In decision 4A_709/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award for improper constitution of the arbitral tribunal and breach of the right to be heard. In doing so, the court considered the use of administrative secretaries and "consultants" to arbitral tribunals.

Swiss Supreme Court outlines permissible use of administrative secretaries and "consultants" to arbitral tribunals

by Philippe Bärtsch (Partner) and Anya George (Senior Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 29 Jul 2015 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_709/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award for improper constitution of the arbitral tribunal and breach of the right to be heard. In doing so, the court considered the use of administrative secretaries and "consultants" to arbitral tribunals.