Aceris Law LLC has again been recommended in the field of international arbitration, this time by the Leader’s League. “We do appreciate being recommended by the Leader’s League and other prestigious rankings in the field of international arbitration,” said William Kirtley of Aceris Law. “Over the past half decade, we have put together a great […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves another Construction Arbitration
Aceris Law is pleased to have successfully resolved another ICC arbitration for a Middle Eastern claimant. The dispute involved construction works at a University in the Middle East. The construction dispute was amicably resolved prior to a final award being rendered, with Aceris’ client obtaining the compensation it was seeking in full. “Sometimes parties will […]
How to Reduce the Overall Cost of Investment Treaty Arbitration to Less than USD 1 Million
Investment treaty arbitration has various flaws, but one flaw that is acknowledged by both foreign investors and States who use the dispute resolution system is that, in practice, it can be incredibly expensive. The costs of investment treaty arbitration can be unbearable for certain States, who have far better uses for public funds, and they […]
William Kirtley and Marie-Camille Pitton Named Who’s Who in International Arbitration
William Kirtley and Marie-Camille Pitton of Aceris Law LLC have obtained another distinction, being named as Who’s Who in the fields of investment arbitration, construction arbitration and commercial arbitration. Since 2014, William Kirtley has spearheaded efforts to develop a better, more modern and more cost-effective boutique arbitration practice, which is perfectly-tailored for international dispute resolution […]
William Kirtley and Marina Sim Comment on Taxes and Investment Arbitration
William Kirtley and Marina Sim were interviewed by LexisNexis to discuss the judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal in Vincent J. Ryan, Schooner Capital LLC, and Atlantic Investment Partners LLC v Republic of Poland, and the claimants’ set-aside application and its implications for investment treaty arbitration (ITA) practitioners. The dispute concerned States’ authority to […]