Kluwer: Judicial Oversight of International Arbitration in Switzerland: Sufficient to Protect Fundamental Rights?

Switzerland is a global hub for arbitration, where parties enjoy broad procedural freedom and awards are subject to a fast, single-instance review by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ("SFSC”), a system that stands out for its efficiency. The SFSC’s narrow review and the impossibility of an appeal or review of the merits preserve the finality of awards.