Aceris Law has again been ranked in the Legal 500 in the field of international arbitration, along with a number of other well-known international firms. “It is always a pleasure to see our hard work recognized,” said William Kirtley of Aceris Law. “We have won or settled over a dozen disputes over the past […]
William Kirtley and Marie-Camille Pitton Named Who’s Who in International Arbitration
William Kirtley and Marie-Camille Pitton of Aceris Law LLC have obtained another distinction, being named as Who’s Who in the fields of investment arbitration, construction arbitration and commercial arbitration. Since 2014, William Kirtley has spearheaded efforts to develop a better, more modern and more cost-effective boutique arbitration practice, which is perfectly-tailored for international dispute resolution […]
Six-Month International Arbitration Internship: July-December 2019
Aceris Law LLC, a boutique law firm providing counsel for investment, commercial and construction arbitrations, is currently seeking an intern for a six-month internship beginning in July 2019 and ending in December 2019. Interns can be based in any city or country – we provide the technology that is necessary to work with our team, […]
The IBA Rules v. The Prague Rules in International Arbitration
The taking of evidence in international arbitration can be a critical step in many international arbitrations. Parties, or the arbitral tribunal, have often made recourse to the International Bar Association Rules on Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (“IBA Rules”), whether the parties made an express choice for them to apply or not. The IBA […]
Summary Determinations in International Arbitration
A Summary Determination Procedure in international arbitration, also known as an Early Determination Procedure or Expeditious Determination or Early Dismissal of Claims and Defences, is the determination of points of law or fact by the arbitral tribunal at an early stage of the arbitral proceedings. A request for such a summary determination is often made […]