Does a pending criminal investigation against a witness, or setting-aside proceedings at place of arbitration, prevent enforcement in Switzerland? (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

Does a pending criminal investigation against a witness, or setting-aside proceedings at place of arbitration, prevent enforcement in Switzerland? (Swiss Supreme Court) | Practical Law

In decision 5A_165/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether a pending criminal investigation against a witness, or setting-aside proceedings at place of arbitration, prevent enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Switzerland.

Does a pending criminal investigation against a witness, or setting-aside proceedings at place of arbitration, prevent enforcement in Switzerland? (Swiss Supreme Court)

by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Voser (Partner) and James Menz, J.D. (Counsel), Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (Zurich) (Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd represented Y in the Swiss court proceedings)
Published on 26 Nov 2014 • Switzerland
In decision 5A_165/2014, the Swiss Supreme Court considered whether a pending criminal investigation against a witness, or setting-aside proceedings at place of arbitration, prevent enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Switzerland.