Breach of mandatory statutory provisions alone does not automatically constitute violation of Swiss public policy | Practical Law

Breach of mandatory statutory provisions alone does not automatically constitute violation of Swiss public policy | Practical Law

In decision 4A_132/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award rendered by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for being incompatible with substantive public policy.

Breach of mandatory statutory provisions alone does not automatically constitute violation of Swiss public policy

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Katherine Bell (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 21 Sep 2016Switzerland
In decision 4A_132/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award rendered by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for being incompatible with substantive public policy.