A significant revision of the Swiss Civil Procedure Code, effective 1 January 2025, has further modernised litigation by improving access to justice, allowing English in international commercial matters, enabling videoconferencing, and simplifying joinder and conciliation options.

Recent Swiss Federal Supreme Court decisions also clarify key procedural questions, including corporate jurisdiction issues, the handling of interim measures, the scope of lis pendens and res judicata, evidentiary rights in staged proceedings, and standards for judicial impartiality.

These developments reinforce Switzerland’s position as a sophisticated and business‑friendly jurisdiction for resolving complex civil and commercial disputes.

Please contact our Swiss dispute resolution experts for further details.

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Lexology In‑Depth: Dispute Resolution guide - Switzerland