This note provides an overview of Montenegro’s arbitration framework, exploring its legal basis, procedural aspects, and advantages. Background As a former federal republic of the ex-Yugoslavia, Montenegro was part of its legal framework. Yugoslavia founded the Foreign Trade Arbitration in Belgrade in 1947.[1] Although arbitration was first reserved only for disputes with foreigners, the system […]
Managing Sanctions in International Arbitration
Sanctions are economic and political measures used to restrict the actions of states, groups, or individuals, imposed either unilaterally or collectively. The UN Security Council, under the UN Charter, has the authority to impose sanctions to maintain international peace. The first such sanctions regime was established in 1968 in response to the power seizure in […]
Counsel Ethics in International Arbitration
In contrast to domestic judicial settings, where counsel adhere to a single set of clearly defined rules governing acceptable ethical conduct, for counsel in international arbitration, the situation is less straightforward. The conduct of party representatives in international arbitration may be governed by a variety of diverse and potentially conflicting rules and norms, and it […]
2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC) has launched an updated set of Administered Arbitration Rules (the “HKIAC Updated Rules”), effective as of 1 June 2024.[1] They will thus apply to arbitrations commenced from 1 June 2024 unless otherwise agreed by the parties.[2] The new Rules are available in English and Chinese (a simplified Chinese […]
Reaching for the Stars: Arbitration of Space-Related Disputes
As humanity’s reach extends beyond our atmosphere and into the cosmos, the complexities of space law and governance are evolving at a rapid pace. With the commercial space industry booming, and international collaborations on the rise, the potential for disputes in outer space, and thus the potential for space-related arbitrations, is higher than ever. This […]