As first reported by the Global Arbitration Review, a new center for international commercial arbitrations is opening in Atlanta, to rival those already present in Miami and New York in the United States, along with the AAA’s ICDR for international disputes, JAMS, and other arbitral institutions. Atlanta is, in theory, a good choice for international arbitrations, since […]
Does A Lawyer’s Right To Lie In Certain Jurisdictions Give An Unfair Advantage In International Arbitration?
Does A Lawyer’s Right To Lie In Certain Jurisdictions Give An Unfair Advantage In International Arbitration? While the impact of different legal cultures on international arbitration is a topic that is frequently explored, since it impacts such issues as discovery, the scope of the written procedure and the scope of the oral proceedings, one basic […]
Grounds For Resisting The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitration Awards
Grounds For Resisting The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitration Awards Under The New York Convention. The grounds for resisting the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards under the New York Convention are often poorly explained. The New York Convention, which governs the recognition of foreign arbitration awards in 150 countries, imposes a mandatory rule that […]
William Kirtley Interviewed By BBC Mundo Concerning Argentina Default.
William Kirtley Interviewed By BBC Mundo Concerning Argentina Default. William Kirtley of Dugué & Kirtley AARPI has been interviewed by BBC Mundo with respect to whether the United States could be in violation of international law with respect to the recent rulings of New York district court judge Thomas Griesa, which threaten to push Argentina into default for the second […]
Yukos Owners Win Largest Arbitration Award In History Against Russia For “Devious And Calculated” Expropriation
Yukos Owners Win Largest Arbitration Award In History Against Russia For “Devious And Calculated” Expropriation. Yukos’ owners have won the largest arbitration award in history against Russia for what was determined by an international arbitration tribunal to be a “devious and calculated” expropriation of its assets. Russia has been ordered to pay over USD 50.2 billion to […]