Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Background And Overview

The Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) has been in force since 1 January 2011. Now, exactly 14 years later, it will undergo its first comprehensive revision which will come into force on 1 January 2025.

In a blog series consisting of ten short articles, VISCHER's dispute resolution team highlights the key changes and provides an insight into the new regulations. This first article gives you a brief overview of the background, topics and objectives of the upcoming revision. The revised Swiss Code of Civil Procedure can be viewed here.

Over the years, the CPC has proven to be a reliable and practical instrument that has significantly standardised access to civil law in Switzerland. The first revision now aims to build on these strengths and, in particular, to address the challenges of an increasingly globalised and digitalised world. The legislator strived to increase the efficiency of litigation proceedings, facilitate access to justice and further reduce costs