Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a reliable and efficient method for resolving conflicts in a world where commercial disputes can arise quickly. Known for its dynamic business landscape and international trade, the UAE has embraced arbitration as a powerful means of settling commercial disputes. In this note, we delve into the nuances […]
Arbitration and Third Parties: The Issue of Non-Signatories
Arbitration and third parties is a topic which, over and above its academic relevance, has important practical implications for parties in international arbitration proceedings. The issue of arbitration and third parties may concern situations where a party wishes to refer to arbitration another party that was not part of the main contract and therefore did […]
The 2023 SCCA Arbitration Rules
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (the “SCCA”) is an arbitration institution established in Saudi Arabia in 2014 with the aim of providing a platform for resolving commercial disputes through arbitration in accordance with international standards. In 2023, in line with its vision to become a “preferred ADR choice in the region by 2030”,[1] the […]
Greece’s 2023 Arbitration Law
On 4 February 2023, Greece passed a new law governing international commercial arbitrations with their seat in Greece, i.e., Law 5016/2023 (“2023 Arbitration Lawˮ) (in English here (unofficial translation), in Greek here, and its Explanatory Report in Greek). The 2023 Arbitration Law (1) replaces the previously applicable Law 2735/1999, which was based on the 1985 version […]
Arbitration and Art Disputes
Art disputes are, by their nature, very specific. They are highly technical and require a considerable amount of expertise from the decision-makers, lawyers, and the experts involved. They can also be subject to the uncompromising scrutiny of art market players and therefore, non-legal matters.[1] Art disputes encompass a wide range of issues, such as:[2] Disputes […]