The twelfth empirical study of the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with White & Case LLP, the 2021 International Arbitration Survey (“International Arbitration Survey”), explores recent trends in international arbitration and especially how international arbitration practice has adapted and continues to adapt to the global changes wrought by the […]
Who Can Be an Arbitrator in International Arbitration?
In the not-too-distant past, there were only a few individuals acting regularly as arbitrators in international arbitration. Similarly, law firms engaged in international arbitration could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Unsurprisingly, there were a very small number of individuals, generally well-connected, who were called upon to act as arbitrators. This trend, however, […]
The Timing of Payment of Arbitration Advances on Costs
The payment of advances on costs in arbitration aims to ensure that an arbitral institution has sufficient funds to cover the payment of arbitrators’ fees and expenses, as well as costs incurred in the administration of arbitral proceedings. The advances on costs paid to arbitral institutions do not include party costs, such as legal fees […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves SIAC Arbitration Involving Nine Parties
Aceris Law LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved another SIAC arbitration on behalf of two respondents and counterclaimants, one located in France and another located in East Asia, in a dispute with seven entities and individuals governed by Japanese law. The dispute, which concerned a joint venture spanning multiple advanced technological […]
Aceris Law’s Client Awarded USD 8.2 Million in SIAC Arbitration under Singapore Law
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has assisted another client in succeeding upon its claims, in a decisive manner, in a SIAC arbitration taking place under Singapore law against the subsidiary of a large, publicly-listed company. The dispute, which had its seat in Singapore, concerned, inter alia, variation claims and claims for prolongation […]