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Caroline dos Santos is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Arbitration and Litigation Group in Geneva. She studied law at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva. She holds an LL.M. from University College London (summa cum laude). Caroline dos Santos was admitted to the bar in 2016. Prior to joining the Firm, she worked as an associate in a major law firm in Geneva. In 2024, she was appointed as Co-Chair ASA below 40 (under 40 group of Swiss Arbitration Association). Caroline dos Santos specializes in dispute resolution and supports clients through all stages of dispute prevention, avoidance and resolution. She has extensive experience in international arbitration matters, regularly acting as counsel and arbitrator. She also frequently represents parties in arbitration-related court proceedings, especially in setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court and recognition and enforcement proceedings. Furthermore, Caroline dos Santos regularly assists clients in national and cross-border complex litigation matters. Besides arbitration and litigation, she regularly advises on the drafting and revision of commercial agreements. Her experience covers contract disputes, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure and construction projects, sales, distribution and joint venture.
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Switzerland steps up: International commercial courts will strengthen Switzerland as hub for the resolution of international commercial disputes

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Switzerland has long enjoyed its strong reputation as a neutral and reliable forum/seat for the resolution of international disputes, particularly in the field of arbitration. However, unlike other jurisdictions, such as Germany, France, the UK or the Netherlands, Switzerland has not yet established specialized international commercial courts that deal with cross-border business disputes in ordinary court proceedings. This has changed with the revision of the Swiss Civil Procedure Code (CPC), which entered into force on…