The recovery of damages in investment arbitration is a multi-layered and complex issue. You do not need to be an expert, however, to understand the most important concepts. Introduction and Basic Principles The root of all claims for damages under public international law is the Chorzów case. In it, the Permanent Court of International Justice (the predecessor […]
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نبذة عن ديوان المظالم في المملكة العربية السعودية
مفهوم ديوان المظالم في المملكة العربية السعودية يعد ديوان المظالم بالمملكة العربية السعودية هيئة قضائية وطنية مستقلة تسعى بكل الطرق و الوسائل الممكنة إلى تحقيق العدل و الإنصاف من خلال الرقابة القضائية الفاعلة على أعمال الهيئات الإدارية عن طريق الدعاوى الماثلة أمامه لضمان حسن تطبيق الأنظمة و اللوائح المقررة و كذلك تطوير آليات التواصل مع […]
دعوى بطلان حكم التحكيم في القانون المصري
التحكيم في القانون المصري وازن المشرع المصرى بين ضرورة سرعة الفصل فى النزاع بالتحكيم وبين ضرورة إصلاح ما قد يشوب الاحكام من أخطاء فقرر الإستغناء عن طرق الطعن المقررة بالنسبة لأحكام القضاء المنصوص عليها فى قانون المرافعات و قرر الإقتصار على رفع دعوى ببطلان حكم التحكيم . وقد حدد الأسباب التى يمكن أن تبنى عليها […]
The London Court of International Arbitration – LCIA
Established in London, the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) is one of most prominent arbitral institutions, which provides services for arbitration, mediation and other ADR proceedings, with a current average of 303 cases per year. Structure of the London Court of International Arbitration The LCIA is composed of three separate structures: the Secretariat, the Court […]
Arbitration Law in India – Two Indian Parties Can Choose a Foreign Seat of Arbitration
The Delhi High Court ruled that two Indian parties can agree in the arbitration clause to have a foreign seat of arbitration, i.e. outside India. The two Indian parties, Doosan India and GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Limited entered into a contract regarding the development of a 1350 MW Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant in Chhattisgarh. The […]
Small Claim Arbitrations
Arbitration institutions have attempted to adapt their arbitration rules in order to be more appropriate for small claim arbitrations by reducing the costs and the time of arbitration proceedings. The ICC Arbitration Rules applicable as of 1 March 2017 confirm this trend by introducing special rules for claims below USD 2 million. According to the ICC Court, […]
State Counterclaim in Investment Arbitration
An ICSID arbitral tribunal awarded approximately USD 40 million in damages to Ecuador for the foreign investor’s liability for the costs of restoring the environment in an area concerned by the investment. This award of a counterclaim in investment arbitration was made by an arbitral tribunal composed of Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, Brigitte Stern and Stephen Drymer in […]
Brazil and the Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreement (CFIA): A Step Backwards for Arbitration?
In 2015, as a result of the increase of Brazilian investment overseas, the Brazilian government, in consultation with private entities, elaborated so-called Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreements (“CFIA”s – or “ACFI” in its Portuguese acronym). The CFIA’s aim was to facilitate and stimulate reciprocal investments between States, especially in strategic sectors, much like the Bilateral […]
Aceris Successfully Resolves ICDR Arbitration for Canadian Respondent
Aceris Law has assisted another Canadian client in obtaining the successful resolution of an ICDR arbitration brought against it. The ICDR arbitration, initiated by a Fortune 500 American electronic commerce company against the Canadian respondent, concerned alleged illegal acts under U.S. federal law, alleged violations of Washington State law and claims of breach of contract. Following […]
