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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2024

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Improving International Commercial Jurisdiction

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Switzerland is renowned as an exceptional venue for resolving international disputes. Cities like Geneva and Zurich are popular as arbitration hubs due to their stable institutions...

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Selim Keller
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Switzerland is renowned as an exceptional venue for resolving international disputes. Cities like Geneva and Zurich are popular as arbitration hubs due to their stable institutions, neutrality, and extensive legal expertise.

With the upcoming revision of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), set to take effect on 1 January 2025, companies engaged in international trade will obtain the possibility of benefitting from Swiss venues' advantages also in state court proceedings as well.

The amendment to the CPC allows the cantons to declare their commercial courts competent for international disputes, provided the following conditions are met (art. 6 para. 4 (c) nCPC):

  • The commercial activity of at least one party is concerned.

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