Swiss Supreme Court upholds objective interpretation of pathological arbitration clause | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court upholds objective interpretation of pathological arbitration clause | Practical Law

In decision 4A_672/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered the arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction based on an interpretation of the arbitral clause according to the principles of good faith.

Swiss Supreme Court upholds objective interpretation of pathological arbitration clause

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-006-7065 (Approx. 3 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court upholds objective interpretation of pathological arbitration clause

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Philipp Estermann (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 01 Mar 2017 • Switzerland
In decision 4A_672/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered the arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction based on an interpretation of the arbitral clause according to the principles of good faith.