As every arbitration practitioner knows, securing a favourable arbitral award is often the culmination of months, or even years, of effort. Parties invest substantial time, money, and energy in arbitration to resolve their disputes. When an arbitral tribunal finally delivers a positive decision, it may feel like the hard work has paid off. Yet, in […]
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Notice of Arbitration by SMS: Efficiency vs. Fairness
Arbitral institutions and rules are increasingly adapting their procedures to reflect how parties actually communicate in this digital age. The Hong Kong Arbitration Society (HKAS) Online Arbitration Rules are a prime example. They expressly provide that written communications, including a Notice of Arbitration, may be transmitted electronically – whether by e-mail, SMS, instant messaging, or […]
Avoiding Pathological Arbitration Clauses: Do’s and Don’ts for In-House Counsel
Carefully crafted dispute resolution clauses are vital for facilitating transactions, yet they are often overlooked or hastily drafted during contract negotiations.[1] These defective clauses, referred to as “pathological clauses” by Frédéric Eisemann in 1974, can severely undermine parties’ intentions to resolve disputes through arbitration, potentially trapping them in challenging processes or even rendering agreements unenforceable.[2] […]
OAC Arbitration Rules
The OAC Arbitration Rules issued in November 2020[1] provide a modern procedural framework for resolving disputes in Oman and are carefully aligned with leading international arbitration practices.[2] The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre Headquartered in Muscat, the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC) is an independent, non-governmental institution established in 2018.[3] It is firmly rooted in Oman […]
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction in Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Arbitration Enforcement Cases
On 5 June 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd., resolving an important procedural question in award enforcement against foreign states and their instrumentalities. Writing for the Court, Justice Alito held that when the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) applies, federal courts do not […]
Aceris Law Secures Full Recovery in ICC Arbitration Against African State-Owned Enterprise
Aceris Law is pleased to announce the successful resolution of an ICC international arbitration brought by its clients, entities from the CIS region, against a State-owned African electricity production company. The arbitration, seated in Paris and governed by French law, concerned a dispute arising under multiple work contracts for the performance of works at a […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves ICDR Arbitration Involving Loan Agreement and Multiple Asian Respondents
Aceris Law LLC is pleased to announce the successful resolution of an ICDR arbitration brought by an American company against multiple Asian respondents, in a dispute arising from a loan agreement governed by New York law. Aceris Law acted on behalf of the respondents, providing strategic guidance throughout the proceedings and helping ensure a favourable […]
International Arbitration in Mauritius
Located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Mauritius is an emerging seat of international arbitration, offering modern legislation, a pro-arbitration judiciary, global enforceability of awards and access to world-class arbitration institutions. This note explores five pillars of its arbitration landscape: its modern legal framework (Section 1), the operation of two Mauritius-based, […]
Confidentiality in International Arbitration
Traditionally, confidentiality is one of the perceived advantages of international arbitration as opposed to State court proceedings.[1] The underlying rationale behind confidentiality in international arbitration comes from the need to ensure a “dispassionate dispute resolution process” between the parties.[2] In fact, parties choose international arbitration in order to benefit from a unified, neutral, efficient, and […]
