Switzerland: International Trade & Investment

Yes, Switzerland signed the ICSID Convention on 22 September 1967 and deposited its instrument of ratification on 15 May 1968.

Costs are among the most important considerations for parties in international arbitration proceedings. Therefore, it is crucial for them to know in advance the categories of recoverable costs...

In international arbitration, interim measures, also known as "provisional" or "conservatory" measures, are temporary remedies issued by an arbitral tribunal to protect parties' rights, preserve assets...

On 2 April, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports, including a universal 10% tariff and sharply higher "reciprocal" tariffs targeting over 60 nations, including Switzerland.

Since taking office for the second time, President Trump has unleashed a torrent of executive orders aimed at reshaping America's legal and political landscape — from immigration and climate change to trade, civil rights...

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, also known as the "Vienna Convention" (hereinafter the "CISG" or the "Convention")...

In response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the European Union ("EU") and other Western nations, including Switzerland, imposed numerous economic sanctions on Russia, in particular in the financial...

The Annual Report of the Swiss Attorney General's Office (OAG) contains details on two ongoing criminal sanctions cases which it has taken over from SECO.

In a continued effort to align with European Union ("EU") sanctions, on 12 February 2025, the Swiss Federal Council implemented additional measures to align with the EU 15th sanctions package. The new Swiss restrictions, which primarily concern extended divestment deadlines and reinforced measures regarding court rulings involving Russian companies, came into force on 13 February 2025.