Award cannot be challenged on ground of violation of public policy where tribunal found that bribery was not established (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Award cannot be challenged on ground of violation of public policy where tribunal found that bribery was not established (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In two decisions 4A_532/2014 and 4A 534/2014, issued as one judgment, the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award based on a violation of public policy, even though the arbitrators did not find any conclusive evidence of corruption.

Award cannot be challenged on ground of violation of public policy where tribunal found that bribery was not established (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Elisabeth Leimbacher (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (Zurich and Singapore)
Published on 24 Mar 2015 • Switzerland
In two decisions 4A_532/2014 and 4A 534/2014, issued as one judgment, the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award based on a violation of public policy, even though the arbitrators did not find any conclusive evidence of corruption.