Aceris Law (William Kirtley and Seda Dundar) have commented on the French Court of Appeal decision in Nantong Deep Sea Fisheries Co Ltd v Cristal Fish SA, RG n° 21/04655 for LexisNexis. The case is interesting insofar as it provides guidance regarding applications to annul arbitral awards in France on the ground that the arbitral […]
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Aceris Law Defeats USD 254 Million in Claims in SCC Arbitration
Aceris Law has scored a significant victory for a Southeast Asian client, defeating USD 254 million in claims against a publicly-traded company in the petrochemical industry that threatened the continued existence of the company. The complex dispute, which was resolved following 3 ½ years of SCC arbitration proceedings, notably concerned claims for delay penalties, claims […]
Aceris Law Resolves Large Dispute Concerning Eco-Tourism Project in France via ICC Mediation
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has assisted another client in resolving another long-running international dispute via ICC mediation, without the need to resort to more costly and time-consuming ICC arbitration. Aceris Law often assists clients in resolving international disputes via mediation, which can be done even if an international arbitration is already […]
William Kirtley and Isabela Monnerat Mendes Comment on French Court of Appeal’s Decision on Parties’ Waiver to Jurisdictional Challenge to ICC Arbitration
In a recently-published article by LexisNexis, William Kirtley and Isabela Monnerat Mendes provide an analysis of the French Court of Appeal’s decision rendered in Antrix Corp Ltd v. Devas Multimedia P. Ltd. The Court of Appeal, deciding on referral from cassation, rejected the appellant’s objection that an ICC arbitral tribunal was improperly constituted and lacked […]
Aceris Law Secures Award of Lost Profits for Austrian Company in LCIA Arbitration with Seat in London
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that another of its well-deserving clients has secured a large award in its favour, this time in an LCIA arbitration with its seat in London. The dispute concerned the supply of technological products to be ultimately used for the benefit of an East African State. Aceris Law’s client was […]
Aceris Law Resolves Dispute Subject to LMAA Terms in Client’s Favour
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved a dispute subject to the LMAA Terms under English law involving several substantive issues, including wrongful termination, repudiatory breach, and the proper measure of damages. The dispute concerned a contract for the sale of raw materials in the carbon fuels industry from the United […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves Dispute following Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) Proceedings for East European State Entity
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has secured the targeted outcome representing a respondent East European State Entity in Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) proceedings followed by negotiations. The DAB proceedings concerned a World Bank-financed project to construct an overhead transmission line that was plagued by numerous problems, including landslides and inadequate protective works. […]
Arbitration Boutique Aceris Law Wins Trophy for Best Swiss Law Firm
The international arbitration boutique Aceris Law has won another trophy for its legal work. It was awarded a Silver Trophy in the category of Best Law Firm in Switzerland during the 2021 Leaders’ League Trophy Ceremony organized by Décideurs Magazine. The prestigious Trophées du Droit (Trophies of Law) recognise the excellence of legal specialists in […]
Aceris Law Secures USD 28.7 Million Final Award in LCIA Arbitration under English Law
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has secured another highly favorable outcome for another client, with its client obtaining USD 28.7 million in damages, plus interest, for an Asian entity’s breach of a commodity supply agreement. In the dispute, which was subject to LCIA arbitration under English law, Aceris’ client was also awarded […]
