Technology In Arbitration And Mediation: Opportunities, Innovation, And Ethical Challenges

In the last decade, the Middle East has seen both domestic and regional developments in arbitration that are reflective of international best practice.

The OAC Arbitration Rules issued in November 2020 provide a modern procedural framework for resolving disputes in Oman and are carefully aligned with leading international arbitration practices.

The employer does not direct the subcontractor to perform his duties, but he is demanded to do so by the main contractor.

Foreign clients seeking to enforce international court judgments in Oman often wonder: Is Oman ready to recognize foreign judgments?

Electronic notifications have become more common in Oman's judicial system. However, the legal framework around electronic announcements has needed to be clarified. Circular No. 2024/2 provides...

Omani Patent Office recently issued a circular in which it is stated that the examination request for patent applications accepted formally in 2018 shall be filed within 2 months as of the official notification of the mentioned circular.

Injunctive relief is a remedy that is available through the Courts in Oman.

In a recent legal dispute between a buyer and a real estate development company in Muscat, the issue of whether a deposit in a sales contract is truly non-refundable was brought before the courts.

Omani Supreme Court Validates Foreign Medical Reports for Compensation Claims...

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Oman, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

The regulatory environment in Switzerland to date continues to be investor-friendly for the following three main reasons: (i) limited investment restrictions (a notable exception being the Federal Law on Acquisition of Real Estate (the so-called Lex Koller)...

The FCPA enforcement pause ordered in February 2025 by President Trump is over. The new FCPA enforcement guidelines signal a more targeted enforcement approach by the DOJ, which may potentially be more vigorous than before...

On March 10 2017, the Federal Council of Switzerland opened a hearing procedure for the amendment of the Lex Koller, the law restricting the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad.

All of the standard transaction strategies to acquire portfolio companies are commonly used in Switzerland. We assume that regular leveraged buyouts have accounted for the majority of the transactions in recent years. In 2025, the total deal volume in the private equity sector remained stable...

Switzerland continues to be one of the leading jurisdictions for fintech innovation, offering a stable legal framework, a sophisticated financial market and a technology-neutral regulatory approach.

Swiss Banks and Swiss branch offices or representative offices of foreign banks are subject to prudential supervision by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Generally, interest paid on loans are not subject to Swiss Withholding Tax ('WHT'). Interest on bonds and bank interest, however, are subject to 35% Swiss WHT

Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with legal advice, business inquiries, and professional services tailored to your needs.

Medbase AG, part of the Migros Group and a leading Swiss healthcare provider with a nationwide network of medical centres and pharmacies, has acquired a majority stake in the Ardentis Group, one of the leading providers of dental services in French-speaking Switzerland. The transaction strengthens Medbase’s position in the Swiss healthcare market and combines its nationwide healthcare platform with Ardentis’s established presence in the dental sector.

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has validated minimum wage regulations in Zurich and Winterthur, overturning lower court decisions and affirming that municipalities possess constitutional autonomy to establish local wage floors. With minimum wages of CHF 23.90 and CHF 23.00 per hour respectively now set to take effect, the ruling settles a key question about the division of legislative powers between cantonal and municipal authorities in Switzerland's federal system.