New rules of civil procedure in Switzerland

On January 1, 2011, the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure („CCP“) came into effect. As of this date, the CCP is uniformly applicable throughout all 26 cantons of Switzerland and sweeps away Switzerland's traditional system of every canton applying its own rules of civil procedure. This is not only a historical milestone for Swiss litigators, but also for international business parties who are now confronted with a uniform and standardized procedure irrespective of the place of jurisdiction within Switzerland. This newsletter outlines the most important features of the CCP and provides a general guidance for parties doing business in Switzerland or generally choosing Switzerland as a venue for dispute resolution.

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