judicial reform

Arbitration, judicial reform, Latin America, Mexico, Reform

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On September 15, 2024, the former President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, enacted a law that profoundly modifies the Mexican judicial system at both the federal and local level. This law aims to transform the Mexican juridical system to promote accessibility, transparency, democracy, and efficiency. A significant change is the election of justices and…

Arbitration Act, Arbitrator Challenges, Arbitrator Selection, Brazil, Brazilian Arbitration Act, Conflicts of interest, Debate, Disclosure, double hatting, Independence and Impartiality, judicial reform, regulation

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The 1996 Brazilian Arbitration Act (the “BAA”), which subjects domestic and international arbitrations to the same set of rules, has been modified only once through the 2015 amendment (the “2015 Amendment”). On July 6, 2022, Brazilian party leaders signed a Motion of Urgency to bypass the standard legislative process – which usually comprises public consultations…

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…