The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Liechtenstein

General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: No.
• Legal Provisions: sections 594-616 of the Lichtenstein Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) of 10 December 1912 (as amended). A new law on Arbitration Proceedings is in the process of being enacted and most likely to come into effect in 2010.

Multilateral Conventions:

• New York Convention: No.
• European Convention: No.
• ICSID Convention: No.
• Energy Charter Treaty: Yes (ratification/accession: 3 December 1997); reservations: none.

Arbitral Institutions:

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