The duration of arbitration, in addition to its cost, is an important factor claimants take into account when determining whether to start arbitration proceedings in the first place, and respondents take into account when determining whether a matter should be resolved through negotiations. A supposedly shorter duration of arbitration proceedings is one of the commonly […]
Arbitration in Lebanon: Enforcing Arbitration Awards
This note focuses upon the final stage of arbitration proceedings, which involves the recognition and enforcement of an arbitration award, either domestic, international or foreign, in Lebanon. Arbitration in Lebanon is regulated by the Lebanese Arbitration Law, which has been codified into the Lebanese Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) through the enactment of Legislative Decree […]
Climate Law in Investment Arbitration – Two Sides of the Same Coin
The role of climate law in investment arbitration is a problematic issue. Even though environmental consciousness and sustainability are increasingly important in today’s world, and investment arbitration tribunals have also recently recognized the importance of adjusting investment law to support the goals of climate law, there seems to exist a clash between the two fields […]
Assessing and Forecasting Costs in Investment Arbitration
Many variables can influence the costs of investment arbitration. While the costs of parties’ counsel and the arbitral tribunal’s fees are far from trivial, other potential variables may be useful to assess and forecast the costs of investment arbitration disputes. In this post, we will explore how some variables may impact the parties’ overall costs […]
How to Make a Valid Appointment Under an Arbitration Agreement
The appointment of an arbitrator is a critical step in any arbitration. The advantages of arbitration depend, to a large extent, on the persons appointed as arbitrators. In other words, while the same dispute may be resolved in a satisfactory and efficient way, it might turn into a lengthy and costly proceeding with a questionable […]