As the year begins, many in the construction industry are reviewing the disputes, claims, and lessons that shaped their projects in 2025. International construction arbitration continues to be demanding, shaped by technically complex records, evolving contractual frameworks, and growing expectations for timely and fair resolution of disputes. Looking ahead, several issues will continue to dominate […]
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Aceris Law Secures Another Decisive Victory in an ICC Arbitration Under Swiss Law
Aceris Law is pleased to announce the successful representation of a Croatian company in an ICC arbitration against an Italian counterparty arising from a major industrial construction project in the energy and petrochemical sector in Croatia. The Arbitral Tribunal issued a final award fully upholding the client’s claims, awarding the vast majority of costs in […]
Arbitration in Croatia
Arbitration in Croatia has developed into a credible dispute resolution mechanism, particularly for commercial disputes involving foreign parties. As a signatory to major international arbitration conventions, Croatia offers a legal framework broadly aligned with international standards, while retaining certain local particularities that practitioners should be aware of. Legal Framework Arbitration in Croatia is primarily governed […]
Back-to-Back Clauses in Construction Arbitration
Back-to-back clauses are a common feature of large international construction projects, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors, where works are delivered through multi-tiered subcontracting structures. In such arrangements, employers and subcontractors have no direct contractual relationship, a separation commonly referred to as the principle of privity of contract.[1] As a result, this contractual structure […]
Liquidated Damages and Penalty Clauses in International Arbitration
In international contracts, parties seek above all predictability and effective control of risk. One of the most powerful contractual mechanisms to achieve both objectives is to include a pre-agreed damages clause, commonly referred to as a liquidated damages or penalty clause. Such provisions fix in advance the sum payable where a party fails to perform […]
International Arbitration in Qatar
Arbitration in Qatar has undergone substantial modernisation in recent years, helping to establish the country as a leading regional centre for commercial dispute resolution. This note explores the following aspects of Qatari arbitration: (1) its modern legal framework; (2) the main arbitration institutions based in Qatar; (3) recent arbitration-related case law from the Qatari courts; […]
Delay Claims in International Arbitration
Delay claims are among the most common and contentious issues in international construction arbitration. Whether the project involves an industrial facility, a power plant, an infrastructure network, a data centre, or a residential complex, the reality is familiar to anyone in the industry: projects often take longer than expected.[1] When delays have significant financial consequences, […]
UNCITRAL Arbitration Costs
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”) is the central body within the United Nations system responsible for modernising and harmonising international trade law.[1] Although widely used in investment and commercial disputes, it is not an arbitral institution.[2] Instead, parties use the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules in ad hoc arbitration proceedings or in proceedings […]
William Kirtley Speaks in Istanbul on How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping International Arbitration
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that international arbitration lawyer William Kirtley spoke in Istanbul at a conference celebrating the merger of Özcan Legal and Fırat Gültekin & Partners, creating a new firm in Türkiye focusing on commercial and investment arbitration. The event gathered leading practitioners from Türkiye and abroad to discuss cutting-edge developments in […]
