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 […]
International Arbitration Hubs And Price Competition
International Arbitration Hubs And Price Competition. International arbitration hubs exist in Paris, London, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Washington, where many lawyers practicing international arbitration are found in the same city. Many other cities, such as Istanbul, are attempting to become international arbitration hubs today. This is curious, as international arbitration is a unique field […]
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 Importance Of The Seat Of Arbitration
Choosing an appropriate “seat” or “place” of arbitration is critical. There are a few common misconceptions with respect to the seat. The seat need not be the same as the governing law of the contract, or be based in the same place as the chosen arbitral institution. Thus, there is no reason why a contract […]
Choosing Arbitrators
It is sometimes argued that arbitration is only as good as the arbitrator, and that defects in international arbitration may be attributed to poor arbitrators. While this oversimplifies a complex issue, choosing the right arbitrator is one of the most critical steps in any arbitration. Unless a specific arbitrator is specified in the arbitration clause, […]