Art disputes are, by their nature, very specific. They are highly technical and require a considerable amount of expertise from the decision-makers, lawyers, and the experts involved. They can also be subject to the uncompromising scrutiny of art market players and therefore, non-legal matters.[1] Art disputes encompass a wide range of issues, such as:[2] Disputes […]
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Arbitration Against Russia
Following its military action in Ukraine, Russia has issued strong economic measures in response to the international sanctions imposed by other States. This has impacted investment inflows, as well as foreign investors who seek to engage in arbitration with Russia. Until recently, Russia accounted for more than 40% of Foreign Direct Investment inflows in the […]
The Annulment of International Arbitral Awards Rendered in France
The annulment of an arbitral award may be pursued by parties involved in an international arbitration conducted in France, allowing them to challenge the award’s validity through a dedicated annulment process. Parties can initiate the French annulment process exclusively against international arbitral awards rendered in France. They may not use this procedure against international arbitral […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves Complex International Dispute Regarding Project in Mozambique
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved another complex international dispute for a deserving client, this time involving a project in Mozambique involving multiple contracts providing for LCIA arbitration in the event of a dispute. The dispute under English law involved a project that was subject to force majeure, with claims […]
Waiver of the Right to Arbitrate
In commercial disputes, parties often choose arbitration as an alternative method of resolving their disputes outside of traditional court proceedings. Despite the existence of an arbitration agreement, it is widely accepted that a party’s right to arbitrate may be waived by either an explicit contractual provision or its subsequent conduct. The courts have taken different […]
Arbitration in Taiwan
Due to its unique geopolitical situation, Taiwan is not a party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the “New York Convention”). Nevertheless, Taiwan has developed an arbitration-friendly legal framework. Arbitration in Taiwan is governed by the Arbitration Law of the ROC promulgated on 24 June 1998 and effective as […]
Armed Conflict and Investment Arbitration
With the saddening developments in Ukraine, the implication of investment arbitration in the context of armed conflict has become one of the hottest topics in the arbitration community. On 10 May 2023, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) hosted a joint conference on armed conflict […]
How to Commence an ICC Arbitration
Your company could not find a way to resolve a dispute it has with its business partner, and its agreement contains an ICC arbitration clause? Then, it may be time to commence an ICC arbitration. Commencing an ICC arbitration is not hard to do. Arbitration Clause to Commence an ICC Arbitration In order to commence […]
Arbitration and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Arbitration is an important mechanism for resolving disputes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a history of political instability, armed conflicts, and internal strife. In this context, arbitration can provide a stable, neutral, and efficient means of resolving disputes between parties. As a vast (the eleventh-largest country […]
