Under French law, pursuant to the doctrine of functus officio, once the arbitral tribunal has rendered its award, it cannot re-examine it.[1] There is no possibility for the French courts to remit the matter to the arbitral tribunal in case an award is annulled. Accordingly, the parties can only start new arbitration proceedings on the […]
Vienna International Arbitral Center (VIAC)
The Vienna International Arbitral Center (the “VIAC”) has continued to develop and reaffirm its position as a leading arbitration institution in Europe, and namely in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, with more than 1,600 proceedings administered since its establishment in 1975 under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.[1] Today, the VIAC […]
Beijing Arbitration Commission / Beijing International Arbitration Center
The Beijing Arbitration Commission, also known as the Beijing International Arbitration Center (the “BAC” / “BIAC“) is an independent, non-profit organization based in Beijing, China, offering services in the fields of arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution mechanisms. The Beijing Arbitration Commission was established in 1995, following the promulgation of the Arbitration Law of the […]
Arbitration Boutique Aceris Law Wins Trophy for Best Swiss Law Firm
The international arbitration boutique Aceris Law has won another trophy for its legal work. It was awarded a Silver Trophy in the category of Best Law Firm in Switzerland during the 2021 Leaders’ League Trophy Ceremony organized by Décideurs Magazine. The prestigious Trophées du Droit (Trophies of Law) recognise the excellence of legal specialists in […]
Provisional Measures in International Arbitration
Provisional measures can be an effective instrument to protect parties’ rights in arbitration. Although there is no widely accepted definition, provisional measures are, in general terms, remedies or relief whose purpose is to safeguard parties’ rights. In international arbitration, institutional rules are generally silent as to the standards and principles for the granting of provisional […]