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What does Rules mean? Rules describes the written provisions that govern how a pension scheme operates—especially occupational pension schemes—usually contained in, or annexed to, the trust deed (trust deed and rules). Legislation refers to these as scheme rules (for example, Pensions Act 1995 and Pensions Act 2004 in the UK, and the Pensions Act 1990 in Ireland). Scheme rules set out eligibility, benefit structure (defined benefit or defined contribution), contributions, service and accrual, retirement options and ages, revaluation/indexation, ill‑health and death benefits, transfers in and out, leaver provisions, forfeiture, augmentation, priority on winding‑up, discretions and decision‑making, and the scheme’s amendment and termination powers. They also...

Swiss Rules 2021 (Switzerland): constituting arbitral tribunals—appointments, multi-party issues, confirmation, challenges, replacements, and the Arbitration Court’s powers

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Practice notes

The Swiss Rules of International Arbitration, updated on 1 June 2021 (the Swiss Rules), apply—unless the parties agree otherwise—to any arbitration begun on or after 1 June 2021 under an Arbitration agreement referring either to the Swiss Rules or to the prior rules of chambers or organisations that joined the Swiss Rules or brought their proceedings within them. This Practice Note examines the Appointment of the arbitral tribunal under the Swiss Rules. The provisions regulating constitution of the tribunal are, for the most part, consistent with those in most other widely used Arbitration rules, though there are a handful of particularities. For guidance on the 2012 Swiss Rules, see: Swiss Rules arbitration—overview. This note highlights similarities and specific features when constituting tribunals, within the context of these Swiss Rules and notes areas of difference.

Number of arbitrators

Under the Swiss Rules, the parties may decide the size of the arbitral tribunal, either within their arbitration clause or subsequently. While that choice rests with the parties, the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre will invite them to agree to submit the dispute to a sole arbitrator if it considers that the parties’ selection and stated preference for a tribunal composed...

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Robin Moser

Loyens & Loeff

Robin Moser is a partner in our Zurich office. He focuses on domestic and international dispute resolution and has broad experience in representing clients in court, before federal and cantonal authorities and arbitral tribunals. His clients include banks, funds, multinationals and high-net-worth Individuals.Robin also has substantial experience in handling commercial disputes, asset recovery and enforcement matters, M&A disputes and criminal cases....

Johanna Hädinger

Loyens & Loeff

Johanna Hädinger is an associate in the Zurich office. She focuses on dispute resolution and advises on international arbitration and enforcement matters. She specialises in international arbitration with experience in commercial, engineering and construction arbitration. She also represents clients in front of state courts and in enforcement matters, particularly concerning the enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards....

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