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New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules

The International Chamber of Commerce has approved a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration, set to take effect on 1 June 2026, introducing significant procedural changes designed to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to global user needs. Key modifications include a new highly expedited procedure enabling final awards within three months, removal of mandatory Terms of Reference, and increased flexibility in time limits for arbitral awards.

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Swiss Federal Supreme Court's Decision Of 13 March 2026 (4A_305/2025) On Effect Of Sanctions On The Enforcement Of Claims In Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFC”), during debt collection proceedings initiated by a party controlled by a sanctioned entity, decided that enforceability of the debt to the enforcing party is suspended...

Switzerland Litigation

BK

Bär & Karrer

Law 2540/2025: A Significant Expansion Of Arbitral Power

Colombia has adopted one of the most ambitious arbitration reforms in recent years. Law 2540/2025 introduces arbitration for enforcement proceedings...

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Proceedings In English Before Swiss State Courts Soon A Reality In Bern And Zurich

From May 2026 (Bern) and 2027 (Zurich) onwards, parties can bring their international commercial disputes before international commercial state courts in Bern and Zurich and have proceedings conducted in English.

Switzerland Litigation

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Singapore's High Court Rejects Spain's State Immunity Defence (NextEra Energy v Spain [2026] SGHC 43)

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

Five × Five: African Football Disputes Driving International Sports Litigation Toward Switzerland

Switzerland Media & IT

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

The Iran Conflict And Arbitration Disputes

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

What Options Remain For Investor-State Arbitration Under The ECT?

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Lis Pendens In Switzerland: 5A_114/2025 & Swiss Torpedo

Switzerland Litigation

VA

Vischer AG

UNCITRAL Code Of Conduct For Arbitrators

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Spotting And Breaking Impasse In Mediation

Switzerland Litigation

GGI Global Alliance

What's In A Name? "Arbitration" And The NFL Commissioner's Authority Under The FAA

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Swiss Supreme Court Upholds Request For Revision Of CAS Arbitration Award In Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Switzerland Litigation

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

New Rules On Dispute Resolution For E-Commerce

Switzerland Litigation

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Logan & Partners

Breaking News: Federal Supreme Court Clarifies – No Suspension Of Deadlines During Summary Debt Enforcement Proceedings Before Courts

Switzerland Litigation

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Switzerland's Proposed New Framework For Corporate Sustainability

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Warranties In Software Contracts: What They Actually Mean And Why They Matter

Switzerland Commercial

LP

Logan & Partners

Multi-Club Ownership Models In Professional Football

Switzerland Commercial

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

PSD3 And PSR – Implementation And Implications For The Swiss FinTech Industry

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

⚖️ Litigation Or Arbitration? When Disputes Cross Borders, Choose The Most Strategic Forum! (Video)

Arbitration is not litigation abroad. It's a choice.

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Production-Sharing Agreement (PSA) Arbitrations

In the extractive industries, production-sharing agreement (PSA) arbitration plays a central role in resolving disputes arising from long-term cooperation between foreign investors and host states in the oil and gas sector.

Switzerland Energy

Aceris Law

Commercial Mediation On The Rise

Commercial mediation on the rise? - Yes, I think this is correct. I see this not only in my own practice, but also hear it from various colleagues.

Switzerland Litigation

Weber-Stecher Arbitration - Mediation

International Construction Arbitration 2026 Edition

Construction projects sit at the crossroads of law, engineering, finance, and project management.

Switzerland Real Estate

Aceris Law

Liquidated Damages And Penalty Clauses In International Arbitration

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

Switzerland As A Seat For Investor-State And Commercial Arbitration – As Friendly As It Gets

Switzerland Litigation

BK

Bär & Karrer

The Ukrainian Bar Association Webinar On Bankruptcy And Arbitration

Worldwide Litigation

BK

Bär & Karrer

Delay Claims In International Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

UNCITRAL Arbitration Costs

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

AA - Auslandsbezug bei Arrestverfahren

Switzerland Litigation

VA

Vischer AG

Ad Hoc Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Costs Of Construction Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

International Arbitration Costs

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Draft Bill On Communication Platforms And Search Engines In Switzerland

Switzerland Media & IT

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

Ad Hoc Arbitration

In international commercial disputes, ad hoc arbitration offers a flexible alternative to institutional proceedings. It is a process conducted without the administration of a permanent arbitral institution...

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Costs Of Construction Arbitration

Construction projects are inherently complex. They often bring together multiple parties, detailed contractual frameworks, and technically challenging issues that can lead to high-value disputes.

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

International Arbitration Costs

International arbitration can be an efficient and neutral means of resolving cross-border disputes, but its costs are a constant concern for parties. Even when the amount in dispute is high...

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Draft Bill On Communication Platforms And Search Engines In Switzerland

The Swiss Government has launched a public consultation on a proposed Act on Communication Platforms and Search Engines operating in the Swiss market (the "Bill").

Switzerland Media & IT

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

AT1 Bonds And Next Steps – What Investors Should Know And Do Now

Switzerland Litigation

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LINDEMANNLAW

NEWSLETTER du 11 août au 5 septembre 2025 | n° 111

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence...

Switzerland Litigation

MB

Monfrini Bitton Klein

Aceris Law Obtains Positive Outcome In Dispute With Kazakh Entity

Full arbitration proceedings are not always necessary to resolve a dispute. In a recent matter handled by Aceris Law, our team effectively achieved a favorable resolution in a complex international dispute without initiating arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Provisional Measures In CAS Arbitration: IGF v. FIG

On 14 October 2025, according to a Media Release, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ("CAS") issued two decisions rejecting requests for urgent provisional measures in two appeals filed by the Israeli Gymnastics Federation ("IGF") and Israeli gymnasts.

Switzerland Media & IT

Aceris Law

Understanding Risk Allocation In FIDIC Construction Contracts

Construction contracts do more than set out scope, price, and timelines – they also determine how risks are allocated between the parties.

Switzerland Real Estate

Aceris Law

Irish Court Applies "Unambiguous Impropriety" Exception To Privileged Correspondence

Switzerland Litigation

WF

William Fry

Errors In The Employer's Requirements Under FIDIC Contracts: Legal Implications And Lessons Learned

Switzerland Employment

Aceris Law

Managing Construction Disputes: Understanding The Causes

Switzerland Real Estate

Aceris Law

The Rise Of Arbitration In Private Wealth Disputes

Switzerland Litigation

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Effective Case Management In International Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Analysing The Site Visit Model Protocol For International Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Interpreting Treaties In Investment Arbitration

Worldwide International

Aceris Law

Third-Party Funding In Arbitration: Practical Q&A For Litigants Seeking Funding

Switzerland Litigation

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Vollstreckung von ausländischen Massnahmeentscheiden

Switzerland Litigation

BK

Bär & Karrer

Navigating Challenges In Data Center Construction

Switzerland Real Estate

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

New Supplemental Swiss Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes

Switzerland Litigation

BB

Borel & Barbey

Blowing The Whistle On CAS: The CJEU's RFC Seraing v. FIFA Decision

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

How Enforcement Works: Turning Arbitral Awards Into Real-World Results

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Taming The Beast — The Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) White Paper On Document Production

Switzerland Litigation

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Notice Of Arbitration By SMS: Efficiency vs. Fairness

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

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