…lithium, uranium, and rare earths. The impact in the sector has been mixed, with companies taking different approaches. Barrick Gold, for instance, has been under negotiations with the government over…
…from taking any insolvency proceedings. Under Section 4 of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025, any failure to comply with a direction given by the UK Government is a…
…that there is no issue for the court to decide (such that there is no determination at all). Instead, it means that there is no issue to which evidence contradicting…
…only a set of arbitral rules, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules (“DIFC-LCIA Rules”); assuming Schedule E stipulated DIFC-LCIA as a forum, whether that forum is available; and assuming Schedule E stipulated…
The much-touted 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC Rules 2025”) came into force earlier this year on 1 January 2025. The SIAC Rules…
…members agreed with the findings. This argument stems from the established practice and provisions of institutional rules such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in article 32(1), Stockholm Chamber…
…set-aside in an Ontario court after finding evidence of ex parte communications, which Vento argued, created a reasonable apprehension of bias regarding one of the arbitrators. The issue arose from…
…that includes features such as closed hearings, restricted access to evidence and records, and non-public final decisions or awards. Parties may also agree on additional confidentiality measures, such as non-disclosure…
…investor and even third parties, MAP proceedings (when they are contemplated) lack the most basic rules for a fair and efficient resolution of a tax dispute. The complaining taxpayer has…
…of technology, often find themselves drowning in evidence. Few disputed cases nowadays seem to be confined to a single lever-arch file of evidence. TrialView’s platform allows the user to upload…
The ICCA-KIAC Conference is approaching, taking place on 5 June 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. It will focus on the theme “Africa & International Arbitration: Untold Stories” and discuss legal reform…
…Alekhin (ELWI) addressed issues ranging from appointment of arbitrators, State’s perspectives on arbitrators’ selection in Central Asia, and independence and impartiality of arbitrators. The final panel, “Procedural Rules and Cross-Cutting…
…respondents. The panel also examined the respondents’ preferences for different arbitral rulesets. Each region appeared to prefer locally developed rules. The ICC rules featured in the top five most-preferred rules…
…filtering out all the non-relevant information, taking into account the subsequent expenditure of time and resources. Alexander G. Leventhal agreed with the general feeling of preferring to have as much…
…this scenario, unless factual evidence is provided showing that the parties intended mediation to be a mandatory first step, it will be considered optional. Van den Berg concurred, noting that…
…as the suitability of various valuation methods at different stages of a mining project. The final panel of the conference, titled “Playing by the Rules: Applicable Law in Arbitrations Involving…
…commented that summary procedures have been available under the ICC Rules for some time. While there is no statutory provision to adopt such procedures in France, the institutional rules have…
…legal framework with international arbitration standards. Recent developments include updated rules, enhanced procedural tools, and a stronger focus on transparency and efficiency. Maja Menard opened the discussion with the…
…have interpreted contractual clauses providing investor-State arbitration as evidence of the parties’ consent to treat an investor as foreign (BSG Resources v. Guinea, ¶287; LETCO v. Liberia, ¶16.10). Similarly, in…
…good progress made in increasing cross-cultural competency within the community of arbitrators in Singapore. Vanina Sucharitkul informed attendees that the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (commented…
…of evidence. Similarly, a contractual provision, interpreted pursuant to the applicable law, can impact the outcome of a dispute. Nevertheless, like any other system, arbitration is not immune to the…
…Spain and Venezuela, which entered into force in 1997 (“Treaty” or “BIT”). A three-member Arbitral Tribunal was appointed. The arbitration was conducted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (1976), administered by…
…of the DIS Arbitration Rules (the “DIS Rules”). Addition in the “Orange List” of the IBA Guidelines The structure of the 2024 IBA Guidelines remains unchanged. The first part…
…of French arbitration law, improving its accessibility for foreign practitioners and strengthening France’s position on the global stage. Second, the Report suggests merging the rules governing domestic and international arbitration…
