by ICC Switzerland
03/03/2025
Visit to the Secretariat of the ICC Court of Arbitration ICC Italia & ICC Switzerland
Last week, ICC Switzerland and ICC Italia organised together a two-day visit to the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris.
The initiative, led by Barbara De Donno, Secretary General of ICC Italy, and Simon Gabriel, President of the Swiss Commission of Arbitration and ADR, saw the participation of over 70 professionals from the sector, including arbitrators, lawyers, academics, and business representatives.
The event was an important opportunity for discussion and in-depth exploration of the ICC arbitration mechanisms, offering participants the chance to engage directly with the Secretariat of the Court on current issues in the field of dispute resolution.
The event started on Thursday afternoon with a preparatory meeting where the delegation of ICC Switzerland and ICC Italia first met and came together to discuss key developments and best practices in arbitration.
The day concluded in a networking dinner at the Restaurant "Le Georges" on top of the Centre Pompidou which provided a relaxed setting for further exchanges of the delegation.
The core of the event was the meeting with the ICC Secretariat of the Court on Friday morning. The main goal was to explore the key issues related to the functioning of ICC arbitration, focusing on new trends and regulatory developments shaping the sector.
Thank you in particular to Claudia Salomon. President of the ICC Court for delivering a forceful and inspiring speech on the USPs of ICC arbitration: (i) 100 years of arbitration know how; (ii) safe enforcement of awards through scrutiny and (iii) unique international network through National Committees.
The visit concluded with a networking lunch at the first floor of the Eiffel Tower in the restaurant "Madame Brasserie", fostering connections and providing the opportunity to deepen the discussions of the Event in a unique setting.
The visit proved to be an enriching experience, strengthening professional networks and deepening knowledge of arbitration practices. We look forward to future events that continue this important dialogue.
A special thank goes to the Secretariat of the ICC Court for connecting and listening to the questions and needs of our delegation. Also, we warmly thank our colleagues from ICC Italia for helping us to bring this event together.
28/02/2025
ICC Webinar «Trump Administration 2.0: First Insights from a Swiss Perspective »
Today, we were honoured to hear Ralf Heckner, Swiss Ambassador to the United States, at our webinar «Trump Administration 2.0: First Insights from a Swiss perspective».
Switzerland is well-positioned in the current trade policy upheavals:
- Switzerland is a crucial partner to boost innovation, high-qualified jobs and vocational training in the United States.
- Switzerland is one of the leading foreign direct investors in the United States (#1 in R&D, #6 overall).
- Switzerland has created more than 500'000 top jobs (average salary >130’000 USD) in the United States.
- Switzerland is the ideal trading partner for the United States. It has abolished all tariffs on industrial imports and the United States holds a trade surplus in services.
We thank all our guests for the stimulating discussion. A special thanks goes to Ambassador Ralf Heckner for his time and expertise.
16/12/2024
“From Cybercrime to Cyberwar: What companies should know - impact on international trade
Today we were honoured to welcome Dr. Christian Keller from IBM to our Chairman's Lunch in Zurich.
His introduction the Topic: " From Cybercrime to Cyberwar: What companies should know – Impact on international trade" sparked an interesting and lively discussion.
Protecting the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and its supply chains is essential, as these systems underpin our daily lives—from electricity and water to healthcare and transportation. The growing threat of identity theft and data piracy is poised to become even more severe with the arrival of quantum computing, which will soon be commercially available. This emerging technology poses a significant challenge to current cybersecurity standards and must be taken seriously by both companies and governments. Proactive measures are required to mitigate these risks and ensure the security of our most vital systems. In this context, ICC also published a paper “Protecting the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures and their supply chains” last July.
We thank all our guests for the stimulating discussion. A special thanks goes of course to Dr. Christian Keller for his time and expertise.
