The Response to the Notice of Arbitration under the SIAC Arbitration Rules 2016 is the first written submission that the Respondent to an arbitration must file. This memorial will typically set the main lines of its defence, which will be subsequently developed. The Notice of Arbitration as well as the Response are the first documents that […]
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Bilateral Arbitration Treaties (BAT’s): An Update
A recent proposal for a new form of international arbitration through bilateral arbitration treaties has yet to catch fire. Part of the reason may stem from user uncertainty. Bilateral Arbitration Treaties: The Idea Bilateral Arbitration Treaties have captured increasing interest since their initial proposal in 2012.[1] Modelled upon bilateral investment treaties (“BIT’s”), Bilateral Arbitration Treaties […]
Le principe de libre transfert dans l’arbitrage d’investissement
La clause de libre transfert figure généralement parmi les clauses protectrices des investissements des investisseurs étrangers prévues par les traités bilatéraux d’investissement (ci-après les « TBI »). Ce blog se focalisera tant sur le contenu de ce principe de protection que sur les restrictions légitimes pouvant y être apportées. Le contenu du principe de libre transfert Par […]
Third-Party Funding Report Presented by Task Force
In Sydney, an ICCA-Queen Mary task force presented a third-party funding report for international arbitration. This 272-page report is rather comprehensive and a useful resource for those interested in third-party funding and the issues it poses in the field of international arbitration. The first two chapters provide a summary of the current state of the market […]
United Arab Emirates to Approve New Arbitration Law
The UAE parliament[1] has approved a new arbitration law based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. The Cabinet of Ministers will make a final review of the new UAE arbitration law and, afterwards, it will enter into force once the Supreme Council and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sign it. Experts do not expect any more in-depth […]
ICSID Caseload Statistics
Recently, the International Centre of Settlement of International Dispute (“ICSID”) announced a new case record.[1] According to its caseload statistics published on 2 February 2018, the institution registered a record of 53 claims over 2017. Out of these cases, 49 were submitted under the ICSID Convention, while 4 were conducted under the ICSID Additional Facility rules. The […]
International Arbitration in V4 Countries
V4 Countries, also known as the Visegrad Group, is a political and cultural alliance formed in 1991 by four Central European countries – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. International arbitration in V4 countries is not a centralised matter. Consequently, this area is subject to the legislation of each State. This blog provides a […]
Aceris Law Ranked in Legal 500 for International Arbitration
After being well-ranked in Décideurs and being named a “Rising Star of International Arbitration“, Aceris Law has also been ranked in the Legal 500 as a Tier 1 recommended law firm in the field of international arbitration. The Legal 500’s ranking for international arbitration, in which few arbitration boutiques are present, is based solely on […]
Aceris Law Again Ranked As One Of The Best International Arbitration Law Firms
Already ranked as one of the best international arbitration law firms in France in 2017 by the Leader’s League/Décideurs, Aceris Law has also been ranked as one of the best international arbitration law firms in France and Switzerland in 2018 by the prestigious publication. Present in Paris, London and Geneva, but serving clients globally with […]
