Aceris Law has again secured a favourable outcome for a client following international mediation under the ICC Mediation Rules.
The dispute arose from an agreement concerning the operation and maintenance of a cement plant, as well as two related agreements.
Although the agreements in question did not provide for ICC mediation in their multi-tiered dispute resolution provisions, all parties were willing to attempt to resolve their dispute through mediation prior to resorting to ICC arbitration.
It should be noted that mediation is most useful when parties maintain a professional and courteous relationship. When parties have adopted rigid, diametrically opposed positions, and there is personal animus, it is often the case that mediation will merely result in wasted costs.
The dispute in question concerned the alleged breach of a requirement to hand over a cement plant that was free from defects other than normal wear and tear, issues concerning a performance bond, issues concerning the price paid for spare parts, issues concerning technology licenses that were to be transferred, issues concerning the value of tools and equipment, and the amount of penalties due based on the cement plant’s actual operations.
William Kirtley and Zuzana Vysudilova were the primary lawyers staffed on the matter, although other members of Aceris Law’s team also contributed.
Aceris Law has assisted clients in successfully resolving multiple disputes in the cement industry, both through mediation and arbitration. Aceris Law is known for its outstanding track record in the field of international arbitration, its tireless commitment to its clients, and its always reasonable legal fees.
With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Aceris Law provides legal representation for international disputes globally. It has provided legal representation in many disputes that were resolved by mediation while always seeking an outcome that is in the best interests of Aceris Law’s clients.
