THE DCF METHOD OF VALUATION IN THE YUKOS ARBITRATION In most investment arbitrations, the Discounted Cash Flow method of valuation (DCF method of valuation) is becoming the norm used by Tribunals to do the valuation of ongoing profitable companies, but is it the right way? The DCF valuation method has become very popular and is […]
Overview of the Yukos Arbitration
OVERVIEW OF THE YUKOS ARBITRATION Few arbitration awards in the past years have attracted as much attention as the Yukos arbitration between shareholders of the company and the Russian Federation. After 10 years of proceedings, on 18 July 2014, the Tribunal issued a 600-page award awarding USD 50 billions in damages, legal fees of USD […]
Is Arbitration Heading Toward a Model Procedure (And Is That a Good Thing?)
As International Arbitration is a global phenomenon, its practice is spread out on all continents and flexibility has become one of its key elements. A growing debate in International Arbitration highlights the tensions between the diversity of culture and practice in proceedings, and the need for harmonization. While harmonization would increase predictability in the procedural […]
Arbitration in Lebanon
Arbitration in Lebanon Historical Background Of Arbitration In Lebanon Arbitration in Lebanon is common, and Lebanon is considered to be one of the friendliest countries for arbitration in the Middle East. The Lebanese legislation on arbitration is modern, meaning that it recognizes all well-established principles in international arbitration. In many respects, it is similar to the […]
Russian Seminar On International Arbitration
Russian Seminar On International Arbitration The IAA Network is proud to be supporting a Russian seminar on international arbitration taking place at the training complex CSTI Progress in St. Petersburg. The workshop is designed for Russian lawyers or international companies which are faced with questions of international arbitration and would like to improve their knowledge in this […]