Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on commercial arbitration in Geneva

Table of contents

• How has the pandemic impacted your individual practice?
• In summary, how have arbitral organisations/institutions in your jurisdiction responded to the crisis to date? What has been your experience in this regard?
• In respect of arbitration-related court applications, how have the courts/judiciary in your jurisdiction responded to the crisis and what impact have these changes had on such proceedings? Any lessons learned or practical tips for those bringing and/or defending such proceedings in your jurisdiction?
• Do you envisage any of the changes to the court system being implemented will result in long-term changes to practice and procedure?
• What are your views on the longer-term impact of the crisis on arbitration and arbitral practice more generally?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: Catherine Anne Kunz, Simon Bianchi and Roxane Pedrazzini of LALIVE, Geneva, consider the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on arbitration in Geneva and whether it will result in any long-term changes to practice. This analysis is part of a series which considers the impact of coronavirus on commercial arbitration at key seats of international arbitration.