Swiss Supreme Court reviews extension of arbitration agreement to non-signatory | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court reviews extension of arbitration agreement to non-signatory | Practical Law

In decision 4A_459/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered an application to set aside a partial award on jurisdiction where the petitioner argued that the tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction by holding that the arbitration agreement did not extend to a non-signatory third party.

Swiss Supreme Court reviews extension of arbitration agreement to non-signatory

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-006-8230 (Approx. 3 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court reviews extension of arbitration agreement to non-signatory

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Annabelle Möckesch (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 08 Mar 2017Switzerland
In decision 4A_459/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered an application to set aside a partial award on jurisdiction where the petitioner argued that the tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction by holding that the arbitration agreement did not extend to a non-signatory third party.