commercial litigation

Arbitration, Belgium, Commercial Court of Paris, Commercial Courts, commercial litigation, France, Netherlands, Netherlands Commercial Court

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Over the last few years, the arbitration community’s attention was drawn to the establishment of English-speaking international commercial courts in various jurisdictions around Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Some said these courts would become a competitor of arbitration, providing an alternative forum to the international business community. Others were sceptical that the mere promise…

Arbitration Agreement, Best practices, commercial litigation, Contract Drafting, Court of Appeal, Court Proceedings, National Courts, United States

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Arbitration is often used to avoid the messy processes of national litigation, sometimes involving years of appeals and hearings. But when you want to attach property to support your arbitral award, that itself can result in years-long litigation, as in the case of Stemcor USA, Inc. v. Cia Siderurgica Do Para. The delays in the…

commercial litigation, judicial reform, Saudi Arabia

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Since oil prices have reached historic lows in 2014, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has recognized the need to reduce its dependence on oil and diversify its economy. As part of a slew of reforms known as Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has taken steps designed to prepare for the day…