The Legal Framework for Arbitration
General Information
UNCITRAL Model-Law based: No.
Legal Provisions: Switzerland approaches domestic and international arbitrations separately.
Chapter 12 (Articles 176 - 194) of the Swiss Federal Statute on Private International Law of 18 December 1987 (PIL Act).
Domestic Arbitration: Swiss Law on Domestic Arbitration (Part 3 of the Swiss Civil Procedure Code).
Arbitral Institutions
Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution (SCAI)
Arbitration Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Geneva
Court of Arbitration at the Zurich Chamber of Commerce
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Geneva Office
Court of Arbitration for Sport
International Air Transport Association
WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Multilateral Conventions
New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 1 June 1965); reservations: none.
European Convention: No.
ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 15 May 1968).
Energy Charter Treaty: Yes (ratification/accession: 28 May 1996).
Last updated February 2019