International Arbitration Attorney Network

Loan Agreements and International Arbitration: Globalisation led the world to make international transactions and cross-border loan agreements. Any breach could not be resolved solely locally. The need for an international solution evolved. The only method that could end international confusion appeared to be arbitration. Thus, international arbitration is increasingly recognised as a preferred forum for resolving disputes concerning international loan […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Arbitration in North Macedonia: North Macedonia, a dynamic and evolving jurisdiction in Southeast Europe, is governed by a legal framework that aims to facilitate dispute resolution in both commercial and investment contexts. The arbitration regime in North Macedonia was enhanced when, in 2006, the North Macedonian government passed a new modern law, the International Commercial Arbitration Act. This legislation […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Compliance with ICSID Awards: Established under the ICSID Convention, ICSID operates independently of local legal systems, providing an autonomous legal framework for dispute resolution. Compliance with ICSID Awards refers to the obligation of parties to adhere to and satisfy the terms of an ICSID award, typically through payment of monetary damages, specific performance, or other remedies ordered by the […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Arbitration of Shareholder Disputes: Shareholder arbitration is a mechanism that permits parties to resolve shareholder-related disputes. Arbitration of shareholder disputes allows parties to resolve their conflicts outside of courts, using neutral arbitration, in an efficient and confidential way. There is a wide range of disputes that emerge between shareholders and between shareholders and the company, including disputes related to: […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Emergency Arbitration: Balancing Urgency and Fairness: Emergency arbitration is a mechanism that permits a disputing party to request urgent interim relief before an arbitral tribunal is formally constituted. It is designed to provide prompt interim measures in situations where waiting for the constitution of the arbitral tribunal would result in irreparable harm or immediate danger.[1] There are several important practical considerations […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Asymmetrical Arbitration Clauses: Asymmetrical arbitration clauses are those which afford more rights to one party than to another. For example, whilst a typical symmetrical arbitration agreement would provide that all parties must submit a dispute to arbitration, an asymmetrical clause would give one party the option of choosing between arbitration and litigation whilst binding the others to its […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

KCAB Arbitration: Founded in 1966, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) is an arbitral institution in South Korea. It is the only institution statutorily authorised to settle disputes under the Korean Arbitration Act.[1] The KCAB was established to facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes and evolved to become a prominent player in both domestic and international arbitration. […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Azerbaijan’s New Arbitration Law 2024: A Step Towards Modernization: On 25 January 2024, Azerbaijan’s new arbitration law came into force, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its dispute resolution framework (the “Arbitration Law”). This law regulates both international and domestic arbitrations and is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, bringing Azerbaijan’s arbitration regime closer to international standards. Structure The Arbitration […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

Judicial Expropriation in Investor-State Arbitration: Investor-State arbitrations involving unlawful expropriation are often concentrated on acts from a State’s legislative or executive branch. In this configuration, acts such as executive orders or laws are how a State may expropriate foreign investors. In turn, a lesser-known type of expropriation is judicial expropriation, which can be defined as “[t]he taking of contractual and […] International Arbitration. #arbitration

A Procedural Guide to FIFA Dispute Resolution: Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the international governing body of association football,[1] with 211 affiliated associations across the globe.[2] Among its objectives are the regulation and governance of all aspects of the game of football,[3] which it facilitates through the FIFA Statutes (which serve as the organisation’s constitution), as […] International Arbitration. #arbitration