An arbitration clause in a contract is generally regarded as an autonomous agreement that may survive the termination of the contract that contains it. This presumption is often referred as “separability” or the “doctrine of separability”, according to which an arbitration clause is a “separate contract” whose validity and existence are independent from the substantive […]
Commercial Arbitration
Aceris Law Wins Another ICC Arbitration under Swiss Law
Aceris Law is pleased to have won another ICC arbitration under Swiss law for a European client regarding the construction of a cement plant in a West African State. Representing the Employer, the dispute concerned back charges, liquidated damages for delay and damages caused by the breach of the arbitration agreement. As usual, Aceris Law’s […]
Aceris Law SARL’s Diverse Clients
Aceris Law LLC has a diverse set of clients thanks to its lawyers’ flexibility, their language skills, their multicultural backgrounds and Aceris’ heavy reliance on modern technology. Since we provide legal representation only for international disputes, Aceris Law LLC has been designed from the ground-up with only this in mind. While we maintain permanent access to offices in 120 […]
Aceris Law Cited As Key Player Of Swiss International Arbitration Law Firms
Aceris Law has been cited as a key player among Swiss international arbitration law firms in the International Report and Directory Series of 2015-2016. Among Swiss international arbitration law firms, Aceris is unique, offering excellent international arbitration legal representation at far more competitive rates than were traditionally available. According to Aceris founder William Kirtley, « We […]