Whether DIFC Court is arbitral tribunal or state court is relevant to enforcement of its judgments in Switzerland (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Whether DIFC Court is arbitral tribunal or state court is relevant to enforcement of its judgments in Switzerland (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In decision 5A_672/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether the status of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court (that is, whether it constitutes an arbitral tribunal or a state court) is relevant to the recognition and enforcement of its judgments in Switzerland.

Whether DIFC Court is arbitral tribunal or state court is relevant to enforcement of its judgments in Switzerland (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Annabelle Möckesch (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 14 Oct 2016 • Switzerland
In decision 5A_672/2015, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether the status of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court (that is, whether it constitutes an arbitral tribunal or a state court) is relevant to the recognition and enforcement of its judgments in Switzerland.