International arbitration in Portugal is governed by the Voluntary Arbitration Act (Law No. 63/2011 of 14 December 2011), which entered into force on 14 March 2012 (the “Arbitration Act”). The Arbitration Act is largely based on the 2006 version of the 1985 UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (“UNCITRAL Model Law”), but it also includes […]
A Practical Handbook on International Construction Arbitration
As the year begins, many in the construction industry are reviewing the disputes, claims, and lessons that shaped their projects in 2025. International construction arbitration continues to be demanding, shaped by technically complex records, evolving contractual frameworks, and growing expectations for timely and fair resolution of disputes. Looking ahead, several issues will continue to dominate […]
Aceris Law Secures Another Decisive Victory in an ICC Arbitration Under Swiss Law
Aceris Law is pleased to announce the successful representation of a Croatian company in an ICC arbitration against an Italian counterparty arising from a major industrial construction project in the energy and petrochemical sector in Croatia. The Arbitral Tribunal issued a final award fully upholding the client’s claims, awarding the vast majority of costs in […]
Arbitration in Croatia
Arbitration in Croatia has developed into a credible dispute resolution mechanism, particularly for commercial disputes involving foreign parties. As a signatory to major international arbitration conventions, Croatia offers a legal framework broadly aligned with international standards, while retaining certain local particularities that practitioners should be aware of. Legal Framework Arbitration in Croatia is primarily governed […]
Back-to-Back Clauses in Construction Arbitration
Back-to-back clauses are a common feature of large international construction projects, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors, where works are delivered through multi-tiered subcontracting structures. In such arrangements, employers and subcontractors have no direct contractual relationship, a separation commonly referred to as the principle of privity of contract.[1] As a result, this contractual structure […]