THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN TURKEY by Turgut Aycan Özcan A. Introduction As a bridge between the Europe and the Middle East, Turkey plays an important and geopolitical role, which connects these two continents not only in the political meaning but also in the economical meaning. Thus, as a developing country, Turkey has become […]
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 […]
William Kirtley Speaks On Intellectual Property Arbitration
William Kirtley Speaks On Intellectual Property Arbitration Join OXFIRST, the Trendsetter in the IP Economy, for a Free Webinar! (www.oxfirst.com) Cross border Enforcement of Intellectual Property – What role for international arbitration and mediation? What this talk is about While the filing of patents, trademarks or design rights at the international level is by and […]
Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies Reports On Dispute Against Belarus
Below, please find a recent article about our client’s investment dispute against the Republic of Belarus, which concerns his wrongful imprisonment for six years in inhuman conditions, following the expropriation of his seamless steel tube plant, located in Gomel, with no compensation. – William Kirtley A Ukrainian businessman and his Swiss company accuse Belarus of […]
The IA Reporter Discusses The First Belarus Investment Treaty Arbitration
First Investment Treaty Arbitration Against Belarus. Luke Peterson’s Investment Arbitration Reporter has recently published an article on the first reported investment treaty arbitration against Belarus, the last remaining rogue State in Europe. The USD 175 million arbitration is being launched by William Kirtley and Christophe Dugué of one of the leading Paris-based arbitration boutiques, Dugué & Kirtley, […]