The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has approved a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration, which will enter into force on 1 June 2026 (“2026 ICC Rules”), replacing the 2021 Rules of Arbitration (“2021 ICC Rules”). The revisions are designed to improve efficiency, clarity and user-friendliness, ensuring ICC arbitration remains responsive to global user […]
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Arbitration in Próspera: An Arbitration Utopia?
Arbitration is usually a creature of contract. Parties arbitrate because they have agreed to do so. Próspera ZEDE departs from that model by embedding arbitration into its legal architecture, making it the default mechanism for a significant category of disputes even when the parties’ contract is silent. It also creates two distinct tracks: a private, […]
Timing of Jurisdictional Objections in Arbitration
Arbitration rewards procedural vigilance. A party that believes a tribunal lacks jurisdiction usually cannot stay silent, contest the merits, and only later invoke the objection if the case turns unfavourable. Typical jurisdictional objections that may be raised in arbitration include: No valid arbitration agreement; A party is not bound by the arbitration agreement; The tribunal […]
Law 2540/2025: A Significant Expansion of Arbitral Power
Colombia has adopted one of the most ambitious arbitration reforms in recent years. Law 2540/2025 introduces arbitration for enforcement proceedings (arbitraje para procesos ejecutivos), and, in doing so, extends arbitration beyond adjudication into an area traditionally associated with courts. The law’s stated objective is to contribute to the decongestion of the judicial system, but its […]
Aceris Law Secures ICC Emergency Arbitrator Order Against an African State
Aceris Law is pleased to report a recent success in ICC emergency arbitration proceedings, in which our team secured a comprehensive emergency arbitrator order against an African State. The case involved a significant dispute arising out of a long-term investment and operational agreement in a critical public sector. Faced with escalating measures threatening our client’s […]
Aceris Law Recognised in the GAR 100 (19th Edition) as a Leading International Arbitration Law Firm
Aceris Law is pleased to announce its inclusion in the GAR 100 (19th Edition), further confirming its position as a leading international arbitration law firm handling high-stakes cross-border disputes. The ranking reflects the continued trust placed in the firm by clients involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. A Global Practice Focused on Complex Disputes Founded in […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves Cross-Border Financial Industry Dispute
Aceris Law is pleased to have represented a client in the successful resolution of a complex cross-border dispute in the financial industry arising out of a cooperation agreement relating to investment products. The contract concerned cooperation in connection with existing and new investment products based on a systematic, algorithmic trading strategy, as well as related […]
Aceris Law Secures Favourable Resolution in Indemnity Dispute
Aceris Law is pleased to announce another successful outcome, having represented a US-based distributor in a cross-border commercial dispute against an overseas supplier arising under an international vendor agreement providing for arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”). The dispute concerned contractual indemnification issues relating to legal costs incurred in underlying products-liability-related […]
Construction Arbitration: War, Delay Claims, and Rising Project Costs
The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict is restricting shipping, energy, and payment conditions throughout the Gulf. Construction projects in the Middle East are already experiencing impacts on procurement, scheduling, cash flow, and claims. When construction clients discuss the U.S.-Iran war, the conversation quickly turns to practical issues. They are less worried about geopolitics and more focused on […]
