…agreement under PRC law. On the institutional side, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)’s 2024 Rules, effective as from January 1, 2024, introduced new provisions on third-party funding…
…rules governing evidence–taking (Article 32.2). The 2024 Arbitration Rules introduce simplified and specific protocols for evidence collection, including provisions on witness and expert evidence (Articles 32-33). The authority to determine…
…found. It might be moving firms or cities, it might be taking the lead on a cross-examination, it might be speaking up about a new argument or angle that no…
…Chengdu (China)—served as vital forums. The seventh meeting focused on the standing mechanism, the Advisory Centre, procedural rules and cross-cutting issues, and ways to improve access to justice. Meanwhile, the…
…as a mechanism to secure awards but as a strategic asset that facilitates settlements and adds value to business operations. Taking a step further, deep insights were shared on the…
…bilateral investment treaty (“BIT”) awarding the claimant approximately USD 380 million. Colombia filed for annulment claiming, among other reasons, a serious departure from fundamental rules of procedure. Colombia’s loss led…
…for regulation through the lex arbitri or institutional rules and, finally, whether there is a civil law / common law divide. A second panel featuring Utku Cosar (Arbitration Chambers), Laurence…
…be a great use in construction projects. Since its introduction, we have seen both domestic and international cases under the SCC Express Rules. They have been concluded on time and…
…may also have a broader relevance given a tribunal’s broad discretion in applying rules of evidence under most institutional rules as well as ad hoc arbitrations. In Martin v Herbert…
The Patel Engineering Limited (“PEL”) v the Republic of Mozambique tribunal, constituted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, dealt with pre-investment expenditures and whether such expenditures constitute a protected investment. Investors…
…really means, taking us back to basics. To understand the commonly used acronym “DEIB” (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) and its concrete meaning, Kabir explained that: (i) diversity is being…
…(also reported here). Under this regime, arbitration was selected as the applicable dispute resolution mechanism which, for local investors, could be conducted under the PCA, ICSID, or ICC rules and,…
…Chamber of Commerce (“SCC”) Arbitration Institute put together its Guide to the use of AI in cases administered under the SCC Rules, offering best practices for users and tribunals alike….
…Netherlands’ standing in international arbitration. New NAI Rules The NAI, the largest general arbitration institute in the Netherlands, launched its new arbitration rules at the beginning of the year with…
…state entities; and fourth, that it seriously contravenes several fundamental principles that form the legal system and constitute rules of public policy. The grievances justifying annulment of the award were…
…(“AIAC”), which is striving to establish the inaugural AIAC Court of Arbitration. The year ended with the release of the 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International…
…than a fundamental right. The Court accordingly saw no violation of Achmea’s right to effective legal protection. Finally, the Court found no evidence that the BGH had failed to consider…
…introduction of the 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the SIAC (“SIAC Rules 2025”). The SIAC Rules 2025, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, permit parties to…
…opening remarks by Mr Thomas Granier (Anima Dispute Resolution) and Mr Hafez Virjee (Delos; Virjee Arbitration), the symposium was kicked-off with a panel discussion on “Evidence in Corruption Matters: How…
…these rules and the regulatory powers doctrine in international investment protection law. Ultimately, I contend that the EU-Angola SIFA is relevant to better understand the right to regulate in investment…
…in accordance with the following rules: (i) PCA Arbitration Rules 2012 (“PCA”), (ii) the International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Rules (“ICC”) (with the exception of the Expedited Procedure Rules), or…
…governed, and subject to an arbitration clause specifying a seat in Paris and application of the ICC Rules. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the contractors declined to…
…arbitration: the revision of the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration, the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in NextEra and 9REN…
…advancements. It took a decade after the invention of the elevator for people to stop taking the stairs. The internet was around for 20 years before users trusted it enough…
