…traditionally selected as arbitration friendly to host international arbitration cases. The Bulgarian International Commercial Arbitration Act (ICAA) is based on UNCITRAL Model Law. As discussed in previous posts on Kluwer…
…recent) civil wars in Syria, Libya, and Yemen. For instance, several foreign investors have filed arbitration claims under BITs entered into by Libya with other States whereby they are claiming…
…have covered a range of topics and jurisdictions, from economic sanctions and arbitration to the new Tonga arbitration law. As always, 2021 was a generous year for Kluwer Arbitration Blog,…
Helsinki International Arbitration Day (HIAD) is an arbitration conference organised by The Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI). HIAD brings together legal practitioners from Finland and abroad to hear from top experts…
…aid arbitration in its primary purpose: that of providing efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution. Further, technology can also address issues with arbitration itself, such as its lack of diversity, environmental…
…parable, the Macao Sardine Case, to grasp many of the basic concepts in arbitration.1)Kerr, L. J. (1987). “Arbitration v. Litigation: The Macao Sardine Case.” Arbitration International 3(1): 79-86. Artificial intelligence,…
…Conventions and Customs in Arbitration Practice Kevin Kim, a Senior Partner at Peter & Kim, moderated the discussion on potential innovative proposals to the conventions and customs in arbitration practice….
…would apply in cases seeking to enforce a domestic or international arbitration award in Lebanon (similar issues are arising in other currency devaluation circumstances). Lebanese law provides that debtors…
…Australia’s Pro-Arbitration Culture This article compares the new Rules of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) with ACICA’s 2016 Rules and those of other arbitration institutions, especially in…
…pay the balance and made no payment under the third contract. In 2013, ABL initiated a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration against Alstom, claiming the balance of the invoices allegedly due by…
…In this regard, as arbitration in the Caribbean increases, dispute resolution institutions, such as the BVI International Arbitration Centre, Jamaica International Arbitration Centre, Arbitration and Mediation Court of the Caribbean…
In 2021, we witnessed a number of interesting developments in the field of investment arbitration in Latin America. From Mexico’s actions potentially triggering numerous treaty claims, to Colombia’s four consecutive…
The Danish Institute of Arbitration (the DIA) updated its arbitration rules this year. The DIA Rules of Arbitration 2021 (the DIA Rules 2021) apply to arbitrations commenced on or after…
…VIAC, all the other arbitration institutions, and all arbitration stakeholders are currently pushing the boundaries of diversity in international arbitration. How do you manage all? This is a really good…
…arbitration awards before the Qatari courts do indicate Qatar’s intention to develop itself into a pro-arbitration jurisdiction. Since these controversial rulings, the Qatari courts have changed its approach towards arbitration….
…website. The Focus on Sweden is an initiative collecting all materials published in ICCA’s Yearbook Commercial Arbitration and International Handbook on Commercial Arbitration highlighting Sweden as an important arbitration jurisdiction….
…resignation. It is apparently inspired by section 28(1) of the Australian International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) and section 25A of the Singapore International Arbitration Act. Section 34 of the Act…
…make reference to arbitration proceedings conducted outside the US, the authorisation related to legal services under the Ukraine-related sanctions programme does not contain any such reference.6)See 31 CFR § 589.506….
…our arbitration community. He is and has been a successful advocate, judge, arbitrator, teacher, and mentor to arbitration practitioners globally. He has a perspective on the arbitration process from his…
On November 15, 2021, the AAA-ICDR hosted a webinar entitled “In-House Counsel’s Virtual Roundtable” as part of New York Arbitration Week. The webinar focused on the use of alternative dispute…
…Arbitration Awards in the United States and U.S. Arbitration Awards in Latin America,” which focused on enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico….
During New York Arbitration Week 2021, the New York International Arbitration Center (“NYIAC”) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (“CIArb”) New York branch hosted two panels dedicated to the theme…
…The New York Convention is the most important and widely ratified treaty in international arbitration. Domestic arbitration legislation has become more arbitration-friendly in more than 100 jurisdictions. Arbitration institutions regularly…
The Editorial Board of Kluwer Arbitration Blog announces the opening of the following position with Kluwer Arbitration Blog: Assistant Editor for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The Assistant…
