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 […]
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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 […]
Aceris Law Promotes Nina Jankovic to Counsel
Aceris Law LLC is delighted to announce the promotion of Nina Jankovic to the position of Counsel, marking another significant milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to nurturing talent from within. Since joining Aceris Law in 2016, Nina has been an integral member of the firm’s international arbitration team. She has played a key role […]
WTO Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration (MPIA): Shrinking the Void?
The World Trade Organization (“WTO”) has long served as the cornerstone of the multilateral trading system, providing not only a framework for negotiating trade agreements but also a structured mechanism for resolving disputes. Central to the latter function was the WTO’s two-tier dispute settlement system, comprised of panels and the Appellate Body. However, the paralysis […]
Key Takeaways from 2024 LCIA and ICC Arbitration Statistics
The latest statistics from the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) provide valuable insights into evolving trends in global dispute resolution. Both institutions continue to reflect the internationalisation of arbitration, growing involvement from emerging markets, increased attention to tribunal composition, and greater procedural efficiency in handling complex, high-value […]
