Aceris Law LLC has successfully resolved another ICC arbitration under Saudi Arabian law, obtaining the objectives of its client in full. In the dispute, Aceris Law represented the claimant, a sub-contractor, in a dispute involving breaches of a contract for engineering, procurement and construction activities. The place of arbitration was Paris. Aceris Law has served […]
Six-Month International Arbitration Internship: July-December 2019
Aceris Law LLC, a boutique law firm providing counsel for investment, commercial and construction arbitrations, is currently seeking an intern for a six-month internship beginning in July 2019 and ending in December 2019. Interns can be based in any city or country – we provide the technology that is necessary to work with our team, […]
Interim Measures in International Arbitration: A Need for Irreparable Harm?
It is a well-established rule of international arbitration that arbitral tribunals have the power to grant interim or conservatory measures. This is explicitly provided in all major arbitration rules (see, e.g., Article 28 of the 2017 ICC Rules, Article 25.1 of the 2014 LCIA Rules, Article 26 of the 2010 UNCITRAL Rules, Rule 30 of […]
OHADAC: Arbitration and Mediation in the Caribbean Region
The OHADAC project is a project of legal integration in the Caribbean region, whose philosophy is similar to the OHADA’s in West Africa. The objective of the project is to advance legal and judicial integration of the Caribbean in order to ensure that a harmonized legal framework applies for the activities of Caribbean businesses. It […]
Publication of ICC Arbitration Awards: 2019 Advancements in Transparency of ICC Arbitration
As most arbitrations are confidential, the publication of ICC arbitration awards has historically been uncommon. In January 2019, however, the ICC International Court of Arbitration adopted changes to its practice that will soon be implemented. In this regard, the ICC released an updated Note to the Parties and Arbitral Tribunals. Its main purposes were to […]