ICC arbitration refers to the settlement of disputes under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC Arbitration Rules“). The International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC”), which oversees ICC arbitration, is the largest and most diverse business organization in the world, with hundreds of thousands of member companies from over 100 […]
Revised 2021 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes
On 8 October 2020, the ICC released an unofficial revised version of its Arbitration Rules (the “2021 ICC Rules”). The text of the draft 2021 ICC Rules remains subject to editorial corrections prior to its official launch in December 2020. The 2021 ICC Rules will take effect on 1 January 2021 and apply to all […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves ICC Arbitration against Saudi Arabian Construction Company
Aceris Law LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved another ICC arbitration on behalf of a Middle Eastern client against a leading Saudi construction company. The arbitration, which was governed by Saudi law, concerned prolongation costs, amongst other construction law-related issues, in relation to a large refinery project located in Saudi Arabia. […]
Initiating Arbitrations Under Multiple Arbitration Agreements
The filing of arbitrations based on multiple arbitration agreements, contained in two (or more) separate contracts, in a single arbitration proceeding may be possible, but must be done with caution. The development of major projects in the fields of engineering, construction, oil and gas, and mining often give rise to situations where related disputes regarding […]
ICC Incoterms in International Trade
The Incoterms are a set of commercial/trade rules established by the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) that are used in international sale contracts.[1] The Incoterms are not mandatory rules – for them to receive legal effect, they must be explicitly incorporated by the parties into their contract. In the following paragraphs, after outlining the classification […]