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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
The Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association has published revised Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration ("IBA Guidelines").
Aceris Law
Arbitration, as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, has gained broad acceptance due to its flexibility, efficiency, and ability to provide a simplified method for resolving disputes.
Aceris Law
Traditionally, investment arbitration and environmental protection existed in separate spheres, with the former primarily focused on protecting the rights of investors...
MME
A court case is not only about what really happened, but above all about what can be proved. If the claimant is unable to convince the court of its position...
Aceris Law
The Swiss Private International Law Act ("PILA"), codified in the Federal Act on Private International Law of 18 December 1987, is likely the most complete codification of private international law...
Aceris Law
Factual evidence plays the key role in international arbitration, as in all dispute resolution. It is generally accepted that a claim or defence of a party needs to be supported by evidence.
Aceris Law
Having their origins in US litigation, demonstrative exhibits have found their place in international arbitration, namely in fact-intensive arbitrations, such as construction arbitrations.
Aceris Law
ICC emergency arbitration offers parties an alternative to state courts' jurisdiction in seeking interim or conservatory relief. This procedure was introduced in 2012 with Article 29 of the ICC Rules and Appendix V.
Aceris Law
Parties can always attempt to settle their dispute in an amicable manner, even if the dispute has been referred to arbitration. However, different opinions emerge regarding the arbitrators' role in the settlement process.
Bär & Karrer
Les faits qui sous-tendent cet arrêt sont, en bref, les suivants : par mandat de répression du 24 mars 2016 (art. 64 ss DPA), l'OFDF a infligé à A. une amende de 4'000'000...
Vischer AG
In our blog and podcast series "The essentials of Swiss contract law", Christian Oetiker, Selim Keller and Pascal Burgunder of our Litigation and Arbitration team give a short and compact overview on the essential elements of Swiss contract law.
Vischer AG
In our blog and podcast series "The essentials of Swiss contract law", Christian Oetiker, Selim Keller and Pascal Burgunder of our Litigation and Arbitration team give a short and compact overview on the essential elements of Swiss contract law.
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
Whereas the revised Civil Procedure Code (CPC) will not come into force until 1 January 2025, the Federal Council decided on 23 August 2023 that the Criminal Procedure Code (CrimPC)...
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
The Federal Council decided on 6 September 2023 that the first major revision of the Swiss Code on Civil Procedure, as the Swiss parliament adopted it on 17 March 2023, will enter into force on 1 January 2025.
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
Z Ltd ("IT-Provider") entered into three contracts with A Ltd ("Customer") on 12 December 2016: a software license agreement, an IT services agreement, and a maintenance agreement.
FBT Avocats SA
Les Chambres fédérales ont adopté le Code de procédure civile suisse (CPC) pour unifier les procédures civiles des cantons. Le Conseil fédéral en a fixé l'entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 2011.
Bär & Karrer
In Switzerland, international arbitration is governed by Chapter 12 of the 1987 Private International Law Act ("PILA"), which is known as the Swiss Arbitration Act.
European Union
Aceris Law
This note looks into the reality of intra-EU investment arbitration after the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Achmea.
Worldwide
Aceris Law
The global energy sector is changing significantly as liquefied natural gas (LNG) becomes increasingly important in meeting growing energy demands and addressing environmental concerns.
Aceris Law
Numerous countries have faced investor-State arbitrations, including Serbia. This snapshot of reported investor-State arbitrations against Serbia to date is intended to give a quick overview...
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