The choice between one and three arbitrators is an important decision parties do not always pay attention to when drafting arbitration clauses, or even once a dispute has arisen. The choice of who will sit on the panel, including whether it will be a sole arbitrator or a three-member tribunal, is one of the most […]
International Arbitration
The Burden of Proof in Arbitration
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the burden of proof is “the duty of proving a disputed assertion or charge.” It is not to be confused with the standard of proof, which determines “the level of certainty and the degree of evidence necessary to establish proof in a criminal or civil proceeding.” Even though both can […]
Twilight Issues in International Arbitration
What happens when the arbitration agreement, the lex arbitri, and the law out of which the cause of action arises are silent about the law applicable to issues that are considered to be neither substantive nor procedural? The short answer is that these issues would fall under the category of so-called “twilight issues” in international […]
International Arbitration in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
Civil and commercial arbitration in the Czech Republic is governed by Act No. 216/1994 Coll. on Arbitral Proceedings and Enforcements of Arbitral Awards (the “Arbitration Act”), which replaced a former 1963 Arbitration Act. Contrary to many national arbitration laws, the Arbitration Act is not based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. For instance, contrary to the […]
The Duration of Arbitration
The duration of arbitration, in addition to its cost, is an important factor claimants take into account when determining whether to start arbitration proceedings in the first place, and respondents take into account when determining whether a matter should be resolved through negotiations. A supposedly shorter duration of arbitration proceedings is one of the commonly […]
التحكيم الدولي للبناء في الشرق الأوسط
يعتبر مجال البناء من القطاعات الاقتصادية الرائدة في الشرق الأوسط ، حيث يتم البدء في عدد كبير من مشاريع البنية التحتية بمليارات الدولارات كل عام. منازعات البناء أمر لا مفر منه بسبب النشاط في صناعة البناء والتحكيم هو آلية فض المنازعات المفضلة لمثل هذه المنازعات ، وخاصة بالنسبة للأطراف الأجنبية. عادة ما تكون نزاعات البناء […]
Translations in International Arbitration
Translations play a crucial role in international arbitration. In a forum where multiple nationalities and languages are involved, the use of translations is common. However, many arbitration users, and lawyers, remain unaware of the challenges of legal translations. While linguistic challenges may increase time and costs, little attention is paid to the complexity of language […]
Res Judicata in International Arbitration
Res judicata implies that a previous and final judgment is conclusive in subsequent proceedings involving the same (i) parties, (ii) subject matter and (iii) legal grounds, which is also referred to as the “triple-identity criteria”.[1] The principle of res judicata is a general principle of law known both to international law and local law.[2] Like […]
What Do Arbitration Lawyers Do?
It is rather common for international contracts to contain an arbitration clause providing for the institution of arbitration proceedings to resolve disputes between parties.[1] Although parties are not typically required to use lawyers in arbitrations, it is highly recommended for all but the smallest cases.[2] But, in reality, what do arbitration lawyers do? In the […]