Protests. News bulletins. Calls for treaty reform and withdrawal. In a political and economic climate of a potential post-arbitration age, governments and communities are in the throes of debate. Going forward, however, leaders would be mindful to learn from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its recent ICSID debacle when it faced two series […]
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Arbitration Proceedings without an Arbitration Clause
Introduction Many fail to realise that arbitration proceedings are entirely possible in the absence of an arbitration clause in an underlying contract. The ability to launch arbitration proceedings depends exclusively on the parties’ will since this dispute resolution method is purely consensual. The required will (or consent to arbitration) is often, but not always, encompassed […]
Argentina Arbitration Legal Reform
Argentina’s economy seems to be heading into the right direction after the devastating economic crisis experienced 15 years ago, which led to dozens of cases against Argentina at International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). In addition to a very comprehensive political and economic reform, the Argentinian government is also undertaking a legal reform […]
Arbitral Tribunals and Discovery of Evidence in the US
Introduction This blog focuses on a developing yet difficult legal question: what is the relationship between US courts and assisting international arbitral tribunals in obtaining evidence through discovery procedures? In building evidence to support a case, one may consider making a request for discovery in local US courts, if applicable. This can be done under […]
Special Authorisation for the Conclusion of an Arbitration Agreement under Slovenian Law
Slovenian Law states that an authorised person needs a “special authorisation” for the conclusion of an arbitration agreement. Similar provisions are found in other laws in the Middle East and other ex-Yugoslavian States. According to Article 76 of the Slovenian Obligations Code, a general authorisation, valid for “legal transactions classed among ordinary business” does not suffice: […]
The Seat of Arbitration in International Commercial Arbitration
The seat of arbitration (also known as the place or locale) is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when drafting international arbitration clauses in a contract and is often confused with the venue of the arbitration, which is not the same thing. The choice of the seat of arbitration can have […]
Aceris Law Ranked Arbitration and Mediation Law Firm of the Year in Global Awards
Aceris Law has been selected as the Arbitration and Mediation Law Firm of the Year by Finance Monthly in its global awards for 2017. In the award, Aceris Law is singled out for its recent work as counsel in construction, investment and commercial arbitrations, notably in disputes under the ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, SCC, DIAC, SIAC […]
The Legal Framework for the Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Saudi Arabia
The legal framework for the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has changed dramatically over the past decade. In 2012, Saudi Arabia enacted a new Arbitration Law, based on the 1985 UNCITRAL Model Law. This replaced its 1983 Arbitration Law. The previous procedure for the enforcement of arbitral awards had […]
Market Access of Foreign Investors under Bilateral Investment Treaties
Market access of foreign investors is the ultimate step for the entrance of foreign capital into a host country. Most countries today regulate the admission of the foreign direct investment through a special legal framework agreed with other countries and entities on a bilateral and sometimes multilateral level. By entering into such treaties, States agree […]
