Swiss Supreme Court refuses to vacate award for lack of arbitrator expertise | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court refuses to vacate award for lack of arbitrator expertise | Practical Law

In decision 4A_322/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award, based on an alleged lack of expertise of the arbitrator in addition to his refusal to allow a second expert opinion.

Swiss Supreme Court refuses to vacate award for lack of arbitrator expertise

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-004-6347 (Approx. 3 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court refuses to vacate award for lack of arbitrator expertise

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Philip Wimalasena (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 22 Nov 2016 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_322/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered a petition to set aside an award, based on an alleged lack of expertise of the arbitrator in addition to his refusal to allow a second expert opinion.