Due to its unique geopolitical situation, Taiwan is not a party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the “New York Convention”). Nevertheless, Taiwan has developed an arbitration-friendly legal framework. Arbitration in Taiwan is governed by the Arbitration Law of the ROC promulgated on 24 June 1998 and effective as […]
Armed Conflict and Investment Arbitration
With the saddening developments in Ukraine, the implication of investment arbitration in the context of armed conflict has become one of the hottest topics in the arbitration community. On 10 May 2023, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) hosted a joint conference on armed conflict […]
Third-Party Funding for International Arbitration
As a renowned law firm specialising in international arbitration, Aceris Law can help its clients secure funding for meritorious claims that are capable of resolution via international arbitration. Aceris Law has successfully secured funding in the past for both international commercial arbitrations and investor-State arbitrations. While Aceris Law can fund small cases itself, this note […]
How to Commence an ICC Arbitration
Your company could not find a way to resolve a dispute it has with its business partner, and its agreement contains an ICC arbitration clause? Then, it may be time to commence an ICC arbitration. Commencing an ICC arbitration is not hard to do. Arbitration Clause to Commence an ICC Arbitration In order to commence […]
Arbitration and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Arbitration is an important mechanism for resolving disputes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a history of political instability, armed conflicts, and internal strife. In this context, arbitration can provide a stable, neutral, and efficient means of resolving disputes between parties. As a vast (the eleventh-largest country […]