Working Group: SCCM Board

Session at the Swiss Arbitration Summit 2026

The Role of Mediation in High-Stakes Wealth Conflicts

Date: 14 Januar 2026

Time: 08:30 – 10:00

Place:
Chambre de Commerce, d’industrie et des services de Genève (CCIG), Bd du Théâtre 4, Geneva

High-profile family wealth disputes, such as those involving the Agnelli, Hinduja, Murdoch, and Safra families, go far beyond law and facts—they are about relationships, culture, emotions, values, and legacies. This panel of mediators, arbitrators, lawyers, and family office experts explores in what sense mediation works and is valuable for resolving such disputes and how mediation and arbitration complement each other: mediation engages broader issues and stakeholders while arbitration provides legal certainty. The discussion will show how combining both approaches can preserve family cohesion, protect reputations, and turn conflicts into constructive solutions.

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About the Swiss Arbitration Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of Arbitration Together

The Swiss Arbitration Summit brings together global experts and professionals to explore the latest developments in arbitration.

Now in its third year, the 2026 edition will be hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, offering a platform for insightful discussions, networking and thought leadership that will shape the future of dispute resolution. As part of the experience, attendees can also enjoy a weekend in the Swiss Alps, filled with fun, networking, and outdoor activities – an informal extension of the summit to foster connections in a relaxed, scenic setting.

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In the global competition between nations, values that were thought to be secure are being called into question. We are seeing increasing tensions and contradictions. Is a new culture of negotiation now also taking hold in business? How is it possible to remain co-operative in competitive situations and conflicts?

Prominent speakers will try to find answers to these questions during keynote speeches and workshops and at the same time familiarise the participants with the important techniques required; A ‘must’ for all those professionally involved in conflict management, mediation, and leadership.

The conference will be opened by Ambassador Tim Enderlin, Head of the Peace and Human Rights Division at the State Secretariat of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Further speakers are:

  • Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl
  • Ken Cloke
  • George Kohlrieser
  • Stephanie Schoss
  • Sascha Weigel

Workshops will be led by Stephan Auerbach, Jean-Martin Droz, Irma Endres, Andrea Hartmann-Piraudeau, Julia Jung, George Kohlrieser, Evelyne Peter, Marco Ronzani, Stephanie Schoss, Urs Weber-Stecher, Sascha Weigel and Ljubjana Wüstehube. You also have the opportunity to participate in a simulation event (Markus Berg, Susann Bongers, Daniel Girsberger and Gabriela Renggli), to influence the course of a mediation and to intervene.

On Friday evening, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their dialogue at the conference dinner. Availability is limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

The event begins on Friday 5th of September 2025 at the Radisson Hotel in Lucerne. Day 2 will take place at the University of Lucerne.

Price reductions are available for SCCM Members and partner organisations! Please refer to your organisation for the promo code!

Early Bird Reduction is available until May 26th, 2025.

 

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SCCM Session at the Swiss Arbitration Summit 2024

Place: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Bd du Théâtre 4, 1204 Geneva

Speakers: Corina Bölsterli, Simon Demaurex, Kirstin Dodge, Jorge Ibarrola, Julia Jung and Urs Weber-Stecher

 

Arbitration and mediation: a promising tandem for clients, counsel and arbitrators – an interactive live-demo

a light lunch will be served as of 12.00.

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