Arbitration in Lebanon Historical Background Of Arbitration In Lebanon Arbitration in Lebanon is common, and Lebanon is considered to be one of the friendliest countries for arbitration in the Middle East. The Lebanese legislation on arbitration is modern, meaning that it recognizes all well-established principles in international arbitration. In many respects, it is similar to the […]
Swaziland ICSID Arbitration Notice Of Dispute
Swaziland ICSID Arbitration Notice Of Dispute For The Expropriation Of Shareholding In Joint Venture A notice of dispute against Swaziland has been submitted to the King of Swaziland, His Majesty the King Mswati III, as well as his Prime Minister and other Government entities. Brought on behalf of the foreign investor Southern Africa Resources Limited (“SARL”), the […]
Collective Arbitration Against Russia By Ukrainian Businesses Expropriated In The Crimea
Collective Arbitration Against Russia By Ukrainian Businesses Expropriated In The Crimea Is collective arbitration against Russia for the expropriations of Ukrainian assets occurring in Crimea possible? An article in the New York Times dating from 11 January 2015 notes that the plunder of Ukrainian-owned assets is continuing in the Crimea on a large scale today. Armed forces known as the “people’s militia” are invading […]
Security For Costs In ICSID Arbitrations
Security For Costs In ICSID Arbitrations. For the first time, an arbitral tribunal has ordered security for costs in an ICSID arbitration. The arbitral tribunal has ordered the oil and gas exploration and production company RSM Production Corporation to provide a guarantee of USD 750,000 as security for the costs of an investment arbitration. This followed on […]
William Kirtley Discusses Interim Measures To Prohibit The Sale Of Assets During Arbitration With BBC News.
William Kirtley Discusses Interim Measures To Prohibit The Sale Of Assets During Arbitration With BBC News. Interviewed by BBC News (BBC Mundo) in relation to Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.’s planned sale of its American assets, William Kirtley discussed the possibility of prohibiting the the sale of State-owned assets through interim measures issued by arbitral tribunals or through […]