Trust Arbitration in Switzerland: Legal
Framework and Developments

The publication examines the legal foundations and growing relevance of arbitration for resolving trust-related disputes in Switzerland. It highlights that, although trusts are not part of Swiss domestic law, they are recognised under international conventions, and arbitration offers advantages such as confidentiality, flexibility, and enforceability of awards. Recent legislative developments and reforms have further strengthened Switzerland as a venue for trust arbitration by clarifying the validity of arbitration clauses in trust instruments and enabling more efficient dispute resolution.