Annual Review: Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution 2014

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

The International Chamber of Commerce has introduced its 2026 Arbitration Rules, featuring significant procedural reforms including optional Terms of Reference, express provisions for early determination of claims...

In a long-awaited decision, the Cantonal Court of Zug ("Court") on 17 December 2025 declared the climate lawsuit brought by four Indonesian islanders ("Plaintiffs")...

On December 17, 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug decided to hear a landmark climate lawsuit against Swiss cement producer Holcim.

The primary methods of presenting factual evidence in international arbitration are contemporaneous documents, testimony of fact witnesses and testimony...

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in international arbitration for legal research, document review, and drafting. However, its use becomes difficult to assess when an arbitrator turns to AI not merely to process information, but to obtain a view on a legal issue that the tribunal must decide. This article examines emerging guidance on whether arbitrators can ask AI for its opinion on legal questions and explores the boundaries between AI as a research tool and AI as a decision-maker.

In February 2024, the International Bar Association (the "IBA") released the most recent version of the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (the "2024 IBA Guidelines").

On 24 February 2025, the English Arbitration Act 2025 (the "2025 Act") received Royal Assent, concluding a four-year reform process to refine and modernise the arbitration law in England and Wales.

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.

Today, few speak about organised and drug related crime in the context of anti-money laundering legislation.

In this guide, Marcel Frey, Martin Heisch and Raphael Märki address 25 key questions on the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters in Switzerland, detailing inter alia the legal basis on which parties may rely (bilateral or multilateral agreements, statutory law)...

Prager Dreifuss lawyers discuss how the Global Forum Act targets beneficial ownership transparency.

Swiss restructuring and insolvency proceedings are mainly governed by the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (DEBA), which entered into force in 1892.

Daniel Hayek, Christina Meyer and Chantal Joris of Prager Dreifuss examine the revised Swiss insolvency law and its implications for debtors and creditors.

First, the acquisition of residential real property in Switzerland is restricted for foreign individuals and companies, although exceptions apply, such as for citizens of the European Union.

Der IFLR Beitrag von Daniel Hayek und Chantal Joris folgt dem Vortrag von Daniel Hayek anlässlich der 6. Zürcher Tagung zum SchKG im Februar 2018.

For what is arguably the financial capital of the world, Switzerland is renowned for its jurisdiction's financial benefits, but this doesn't mean businesses encounter less risk.

In August 2016, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) issued the Insurance Manager Code of Conduct requiring insurance managers to follow a set of procedures when carrying out their functions.

Infrastructure projects in the areas of leisure and property, transport, energy and the water sector continue to be significant.