As every arbitration practitioner knows, securing a favourable arbitral award is often the culmination of months, or even years, of effort. Parties invest substantial time, money, and energy in arbitration to resolve their disputes. When an arbitral tribunal finally delivers a positive decision, it may feel like the hard work has paid off. Yet, in […]

Recognition, enforcement and execution in international arbitration are important legal concepts to master as they determine the post-arbitral consequences of an arbitration award once it has been rendered. However, their distinction is often difficult and depends on the legal system in which they are sought. We will review their differences in the following sub-sections. Recognition […]

There is little point in commencing international arbitration proceedings if recovery on the resulting award will be impossible. Hiring an asset tracing firm may help reduce the risk of arbitration proceedings being in vain. Asset tracing involves a thorough examination of financial records, transactions, and other relevant documentation concerning a counterpart. This process may require […]