Swiss Supreme Court reviews subjective scope of arbitration agreement | Practical Law

Swiss Supreme Court reviews subjective scope of arbitration agreement | Practical Law

In decision 4A_310/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered an application to set aside a partial award on jurisdiction. The petitioner argued that the tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction by holding that a respondent party was not a party to the arbitration agreement.

Swiss Supreme Court reviews subjective scope of arbitration agreement

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-004-7143 (Approx. 3 pages)

Swiss Supreme Court reviews subjective scope of arbitration agreement

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and Dr. Annabelle Möckesch (Associate), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Published on 25 Nov 2016Switzerland
In decision 4A_310/2016, the Swiss Supreme Court considered an application to set aside a partial award on jurisdiction. The petitioner argued that the tribunal had wrongfully declined jurisdiction by holding that a respondent party was not a party to the arbitration agreement.