Being a small market, much of Switzerland’s economic activity is international, and so is much of Swiss commercial litigation. Zurich, together with other major business centres, attracts a steady stream of international commercial litigation. The judicial system and the legal infrastructure in general are well suited to serving both homegrown needs and litigants who have chosen Switzerland as a neutral venue for resolving foreign disputes.
Switzerland offers well-established, transparent court procedures and a competent bar with excellent international connections. Up to a quarter of all members of the Zurich Bar have undergone formal training abroad. Many more are members of international legal networks and are fluent in English.
