On 12 September 2025, China adopted a comprehensive revision of its Arbitration Law (English version; Chinese version), which will enter into force on 1 March 2026 (“2025 Arbitration Law”), replacing the 2017 version currently in force (“2017 Arbitration Law”) (English version; Chinese version). Brief Legislative History China’s Arbitration Law was first adopted on 31 August […]
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Unpaid Invoices and International Arbitration: Is It Worth It?
In today’s global marketplace, unpaid invoices are a persistent headache for businesses trading across borders. When a foreign customer fails to pay, as often occurs in practice, the risks multiply: unfamiliar legal systems, language barriers, and the challenge of enforcing judgments abroad. International arbitration has emerged as a preferred solution for resolving these disputes, offering […]
AI Construction Arbitrator: Revolutionising the Future of International Arbitration?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide – and now, it is reshaping the field of international arbitration. The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”), are pioneering this revolution with the launch of an AI-powered arbitrator dedicated to construction disputes. Beginning in November 2025, this […]
Effective Case Management in International Arbitration
International arbitration is often praised for its efficiency, flexibility, and party autonomy. Yet, these advantages are only realised through effective case management, which orchestrates the procedural journey from the constitution of the tribunal to the rendering of the final award. Case management in international arbitration refers to the deliberate structuring and supervision of arbitral proceedings […]
Analysing the Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration
It has been one year since the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association (the “IBA”)[1] issued the Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration (the “Site Visit Protocol”).[2] The Site Visit Protocol includes 13 articles and accompanying drafting notes for each of them, designed to facilitate the conduct of site visits in international arbitrations. […]
Interpreting Treaties in Investment Arbitration
Interpreting treaties in investment arbitration is central to resolving disputes where the applicable international instruments are often complex and open to competing readings. Practical interpretation determines jurisdiction, scope of protection and ultimately the outcome of disputes. In a previous note, we outlined how investment tribunals approach treaty interpretation. In this note, we take a closer […]
Aceris Law Secures Another Success in LMAA Arbitration
Aceris Law is pleased to announce another success, having represented a Middle Eastern energy transport company in arbitration under the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Rules. The case, based on a charter party agreement governed by English law, involved claims brought by a shipping company for port overstay charges and demurrage. The claimant alleged that […]
Blowing the Whistle on CAS: The CJEU’s RFC Seraing v. FIFA Decision
On 1 August 2025, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) issued a new decision in Case C-600/23, Royal Football Club Seraing SA v. FIFA, UEFA and URBSFA, in which it addressed a fundamental question: how far should EU courts go in reviewing arbitral awards handed down by the […]
How Enforcement Works: Turning Arbitral Awards into Real-World Results
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 […]
