In our blog post Arbitrating Trust Disputes in Switzerland of 2019, we reflected on the growing importance and potential of arbitration as a tool for resolving trust disputes in Switzerland. The blog was published at a time when the ICC had recently launched its Clause for Trust Disputes and during contemporaneous legislative developments in Switzerland regarding the revision of the Swiss Private International Law Act (SPILA). At the same time, discussions in the Swiss parliament on the introduction of a Swiss substantive trust legislation were at the very beginning. In this blog, we discuss how the legal landscape in Switzerland has evolved since then.

The entertainment industry is fast-moving, international, and full of creative collaboration. When conflicts arise – whether over music rights, sponsorship deals, or content production – arbitration can offer a flexible, discreet, and efficient solution. In this blog post, we look at how disputes in the entertainment industry typically arise, what kinds of legal questions they involve, and – most importantly – why arbitration can be the most effective, discreet, and industry-appropriate solution. Whether you are active within the entertainment industry yourself or a company hosting an influencer campaign, understanding how to structure your contracts and plan for conflict resolution is critical. 

Investor nationality remains a crucial issue in investment arbitration. For natural persons, tribunals generally apply a formal test based on citizenship, with limited flexibility outside the ICSID system. For legal entities, while incorporation provides a starting point, tribunals frequently consider the company’s seat, control, and ownership to determine its true nationality – especially in the face of jurisdictional objections.

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We are pleased to inform you that Bratschi AG has been recognized in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2025 edition.

Mabco Constructions SA, a leading Swiss-based construction company with international operations, has successfully secured a favorable award in an investment arbitration dispute against the Republic of Kosovo. The arbitration was administered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, DC.