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Swiss Arbitration Centre in Lausanne Reports Record Caseload, Expands into Private Wealth Disputes
The Swiss Arbitration Centre reported a record number of new arbitration filings in 2025, underscoring growing international reliance on Switzerland as a neutral forum for resolving complex cross-border disputes. The Centre administered 125 new cases last year — a 25 percent increase over 2024. Approximately 77 percent of those disputes involved parties based outside Switzerland, spanning 67 jurisdictions across Asia, the Americas and Europe. In a significant institutional development, the Centre introduced Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes in July 2025. The framework provides tailored procedures for resolving conflicts arising from wills, trusts and foundations — sectors historically dominated by domestic courts but increasingly shaped by global wealth structures. Emergency arbitration activity also surged. The number of emergency arbitrator appointments doubled compared with the previous year, with tribunals commonly constituted within 24 hours and decisions issued in approximately 15 days. Observers say the figures reflect both confidence
Cayman Court of Appeal Upholds Strong Pro‑Arbitration Ruling in Investment Dispute
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has reinforced the jurisdiction’s increasingly influential reputation as a forum that strongly favors arbitration in commercial disputes. In a decision released this week, the appellate court rejected an appeal by a general partner in a complex investment dispute who sought to overturn an earlier ruling that paused local court proceedings in favor of arbitration under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) rules. The case, IGCF General Partner et al v. White Crystals Ltd, centers on competing claims between a general partner and limited partners in a Cayman‑registered investment vehicle. The general partner had urged the court to allow litigation to proceed in the Cayman Islands, arguing that contractual and procedural issues should keep the dispute in local courts. The limited partners, pointing to an arbitration clause in the parties’ agreement, pressed for enforcement of arbitration. In a decision that legal experts say will
ACICA Launches 2026 Survey to Map Australia’s Arbitration Landscape
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has unveiled the second edition of its Australian Arbitration Survey, aiming to collect detailed insights into the country’s domestic and international arbitration practices. The survey invites legal practitioners, corporate users, and arbitration participants to provide feedback on what aspects of arbitration are effective and where improvements could be made. Contributors are asked to share views on drafting arbitration clauses, anonymized case data from 2022 to 2025, and emerging topics such as the use of artificial intelligence in dispute resolution. ACICA has emphasized that the survey is strictly confidential. Respondent identities will be kept separate from their responses and used solely for completion tracking and preventing duplicate entries. The initiative builds on ACICA’s previous research and reflects growing global interest in empirical data to inform arbitration practices. The survey will remain open until March 31, 2026. Legal experts say the results could help
Paris Court of Appeal Reinforces Power of French Courts to Grant Interim Measures Ahead of Arbitration. Macrh 03- 2026
The Paris Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the ability of French courts to grant interim measures even when disputes are subject to arbitration, underscoring France’s reputation as an arbitration‑friendly jurisdiction that protects parties’ interests before proceedings formally begin. In the case S.A.R.L. CREATION LUXE DESIGN – CLD, RCS & S.A. INTER DEVELOPMENT DIFFUSION v COMPANY [N] ATHAR SAUDI TRADING CO (N° RG 25/07085), the court upheld a suspension of the termination of exclusive distribution agreements pending arbitration, finding that allowing the termination would threaten the distributor’s business continuity. The decision highlights two important points for parties involved in international commercial arbitration: the requirement of urgency for interim measures and the jurisdiction of French courts to act before an arbitral tribunal is formally constituted. Legal experts say the ruling serves as a reminder of the practical tools available under French law to safeguard business interests prior to arbitration. “Even when an
