Swiss Supreme Court rules on calculation of time limits for rendering award | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court rules on calculation of time limits for rendering award | Practical Law

In decision 4A_188/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether a sole arbitrator, acting under the expedited procedure of the Swiss Rules, who allegedly rendered an award after the six-month deadline had lapsed, ceased to have jurisdiction over the dispute.

Swiss Supreme Court rules on calculation of time limits for rendering award

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-006-4855 (Approx. 3 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court rules on calculation of time limits for rendering award

by Prof Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Benjamin Gottlieb (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 21 Feb 2017Switzerland
In decision 4A_188/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether a sole arbitrator, acting under the expedited procedure of the Swiss Rules, who allegedly rendered an award after the six-month deadline had lapsed, ceased to have jurisdiction over the dispute.