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

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...

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.

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

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.

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")...

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

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").

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.

Over the past decades, the increasing internationalization and commercialization of professional football competitions have attracted a growing number of investors seeking to acquire stakes in football clubs.

This comprehensive list presents countries and territories from around the world, organized alphabetically and spanning all continents. The compilation includes sovereign nations, dependent territories, and special administrative regions, providing a global reference of geographic entities.

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")...

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

Swiss companies and investors are navigating a rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape. In the recent past, non-financial reporting duties for large public interest companies...

Nach der kürzlich in Kraft getretenen Revision der für Banken und Versicherungen anwendbaren Gesetze soll die Verordnung über Insolvenz...

Switzerland is introducing a central, non-public Transparency Register of the beneficial owners of Swiss companies.

System change as of 2029: The imputed rental value will be abolished, and at the same time maintenance and energy-saving deductions for owner-occupiers will be eliminated. Value-preserving investments should therefore be carried out by the end of 2028.

Distressed transactions have become common in the Swiss M&A landscape. An important piece in the Swiss restructuring toolbox is the sale of some or all of the business with the approval of the restructuring court during a composition moratorium (Nachlassstundung), a so-called pre-pack transaction.

This content presents a comprehensive list of countries and territories from around the world, organized alphabetically and spanning multiple continents. The list includes both sovereign nations and dependent territories, offering a global geographic reference that encompasses diverse political and administrative entities.