Why choose Geneva ?
With an enduring international reputation for stability and impartiality, there are many factors that make Geneva a natural choice:
A strong, predictable, efficient and neutral legal framework underpinned by political stability, legal certainty and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.This enables prompt, pragmatic and effective resolution of high-stakes, sensitive disputes. Geneva also serves as a trusted hub for transactions and contracts.
Leading legal expertise, delivered by a highly skilled, international, multilingual and culturally fluent legal community. Geneva provides a combination of civil and common law traditions with deep, sector-specific know-how across complex commercial and international matters.
With a complete, world-class ADR ecosystem, Geneva is a leading seat for international arbitration, supported by an arbitration-friendly legal framework and the Swiss Supreme Court's reputation for reliability and expertise. The canton has a unique commitment to mediation, being the only Swiss canton with a dedicated law promoting it. Both conciliation and hybrid mechanisms, are on offer, enabling truly tailor-made dispute resolution.
Judgments and awards enforceable worldwide due to membership of key international treaties and conventions such as the Hague and New York Conventions.
Internationally connected and strategically located at the heart of Europe, Geneva is a natural hub for cross border legal and business activities. Our legal community provides leadership and deep expertise in pivotal sectors including finance, commodities trading, luxury, biotech, pharmaceuticals life sciences and public international law, all supported by a stable and predictable regulatory environment.
Why choose Swiss law?
The Swiss Code of obligations balances flexibility and predictability, ensuring an experience that is both robust and user-friendly for a number of reasons.