Many foreign investors would quite naturally like to know the success rate of investment arbitration claims, and whether or not they should expect to win a case, prior to spending three years and hundreds of thousands of dollars on the fees of arbitrators, arbitral institutions, experts and lawyers. While the chances of success of each case of course depend […]
Chinese Arbitration Framework
The Chinese Arbitration Framework within which the arbitration is conducted consists of the law, the judicial interpretation and international treaties. First, the laws adopted by the legislature, in particular the 1994 Chinese Arbitration Law, are the most important sources in relation to the Chinese Arbitration Framework. Second, in relation to the judicial interpretation, it is […]
Restitution in Investment Arbitration
In case of outright expropriation or the creeping expropriation of an investment, or of a harm caused by wrongful acts committed by a host State, restitution in investment arbitration is possible, amongst other remedies. The foreign investor can request an arbitral tribunal to order the State to fully repair the injuries it has causes. The […]
Aceris Praised For Its Unparalleled Arbitration Cost-Effectiveness
In the latest litigation and international arbitration rankings, Aceris has been singled out for its unparalleled international arbitration cost-effectiveness, combined with its strong track record. According to William Kirtley, the founder of Aceris, “Giving our clients the best value in terms of their legal expenditures for international arbitration was one of our primary goals in creating […]
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in the UAE
There are two ways to enforce foreign arbitral awards in UAE. The recommended one is using the two-level civil court system of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), since the DIFC courts are generally pro-arbitration and can be expected to enforce a valid arbitration agreement. And the other one is using the normal three-level court […]