THE DCF METHOD OF VALUATION IN THE YUKOS ARBITRATION In most investment arbitrations, the Discounted Cash Flow method of valuation (DCF method of valuation) is becoming the norm used by Tribunals to do the valuation of ongoing profitable companies, but is it the right way? The DCF valuation method has become very popular and is […]
The New ICC Expert Rules Enter Into Force On 1 February 2015
New ICC Expert Rules Enter Into Force On 1 February 2015 The new ICC expert rules allow parties to use the ICC to (1) propose experts, (2) appoint experts and (3) to administer expert proceedings. Three separate set of rules are included in the new ICC expert rules, rather than one as under the previous version […]
The ICSID Arbitration Rules (Current As Of June 2014)
The ICSID Arbitration Rules (Current As Of June 2014) The ICSID Arbitration Rules are used for resolving investor-State arbitrations brought under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”), which is the arbitration arm of the World Bank. The ICSID Arbitration Rules were last updated in 2006, following public criticism of […]
First Annual MENAfrica Arbitration Conference at the UAE’s Sharjah Arbitration Centre
The First Annual MENAfrica Arbitration Conference will be held from October 11-13, 2014 in Sharjah, UAE, at the Sharjah Arbitration Centre (Tahkeem, in Arabic), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Trade and investment between Africa and the Middle East has grown exponentially over the last decade — and, naturally, […]
The Importance Of The Seat Of Arbitration
Choosing an appropriate “seat” or “place” of arbitration is critical. There are a few common misconceptions with respect to the seat. The seat need not be the same as the governing law of the contract, or be based in the same place as the chosen arbitral institution. Thus, there is no reason why a contract […]