Established in 1974, ASA (Association Suisse de l'Arbitrage) is a non-profit association with over 1000 members, all practitioners and academics engaged or interested in domestic and international arbitration. Membership is open to all nationalities, irrespective of the level of experience. ASA is however not an arbitral institution and does not administer arbitral proceedings. ASA may be designated as an appointing authority or requested to provide other services in support of arbitration or mediation proceedings.

SCIA and ASA signed a cooperation agreement on 18 June 2016.

SCIA and ASA co-hosted Sino-European Dispute Resolution Seminar & Sino-European Arbitration Cooperation Agreement Singing Ceremony on 18 June 2016.