Scope of Arbitration Agreements: Swiss
Federal Supreme Court Confirms Broad
Interpretation

Transnational Notes 24/10/2011 (blogs.law.nyu.edu)

Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland Confirms Practice To Interpret the Scope of an Arbitration Agreement Broadly Once Consent To Arbitrate Is Established Without Doubt

The publication discusses a decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirming its consistent pro-arbitration approach when interpreting arbitration agreements. Once the parties’ consent to arbitrate is clearly established, the Court applies a broad interpretation of the clause, extending it to related disputes and even connected contracts. This approach promotes efficiency and legal certainty by ensuring that closely linked disputes are resolved within a single arbitral framework rather than before state courts.