In a recently-published article by LexisNexis, William Kirtley and Christy Chidiac provide analysis of the French Court of Cassation’s setting aside of the Paris Court of Appeal’s partial annulment of an arbitration award on jurisdiction rendered in Serafín García Armas and Karina García Gruber v The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Serafín“). A primary issue […]
William Kirtley and Zuzana Vysudilova Publish 2019 Guide on French Arbitration
William Kirtley and Zuzana Vysudilova recently published a 2019 guide on French arbitration law. The guide on arbitration in France was published by Law Business Research 2019, in its Getting the Deal Through series, and it is available below. Many arbitrations have their seat in France, which has a modern arbitration law and is the […]
Aceris Law Again Ranked As One Of The Best International Arbitration Law Firms
Already ranked as one of the best international arbitration law firms in France in 2017 by the Leader’s League/Décideurs, Aceris Law has also been ranked as one of the best international arbitration law firms in Switzerland in 2018. Present in Paris, London and Geneva, but serving clients globally with access to offices in 120 countries, […]
William Kirtley and Zuzana Vysudilova Publish Article on Violations of International Public Policy
William Kirtley and Zuzana Vysudilova have published a new article on violations of international public policy under French law, in light of the Paris Court of Appeal’s test in the case Société MK Group c/ S.A.R.L. Onix et Société Financial Initiative. Published by LexisNexis UK, the article discusses the test prior to 2014, when French […]
New English-Speaking Commercial Court in Paris
On 1 March, a new appeals court in Paris opened its chamber doors. Similar to courts in other EU cities,[1] this commercial court resolves international commercial disputes using English and common law practices. It also hears appeals from the lower commercial court[2] involving foreign businesses or foreign law. It also expects to ultimately oversee arbitration award enforcement […]