Istanbul Arbitration Week’s Post

JSA Prism | Dispute Resolution | September 2024 The relevant date for determining the conversion rate of foreign award expressed in foreign currency is the date when the award becomes enforceable i.e., when the objections against it are finally decided    In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court has settled the law and provided the much-needed clarity on the relevant date for converting foreign awards expressed in foreign currency, as the date when the award becomes enforceable. Such date will be the date when the objections against the award are finally decided, and the award attains finality.    To read further details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ghc9A2ND Sidharth Sethi | Shreya Sircar #jsa #leadinglawfirm #leadinglawyers #supremecourt #disputeresolution #arbitration #prism

The Singapore High Court, in the complex case of AI MTBL SPV, LLC (Arena) against MTBL Global Fund and China Capital Impetus Assest considered some very important dimensions of contract law. This case underscores critical aspects of contract law, particularly around implied terms and frustration. Key Highlights: • Implied Condition: The court recognized an implied condition that the Fund would be able to transfer its shares to ZICO as an escrow agent. The failure to fulfill this condition discharged the parties from further performance of the Framework Agreement. • Frustration of Contract: Alternatively, the court found that the Framework Agreement was frustrated due to the impossibility of transferring shares, fundamentally altering the contract’s nature. • Outcome: Arena is awarded damages. amounting to US$16.63 million, with interest, against both defendants. This judgment reinforces the importance of clear contractual terms and the implications of unforeseen circumstances on contractual obligations. This case serves as a reminder of the intricacies involved in investment agreements and the legal frameworks that protect parties’ interests when things don’t go as planned.

Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta is the final step in the integration of the EU’s MiCA Regulation (MiCAR) in the jurisdiction’s legal framework. Act XXXVI of 2024 (promulgated in November 2024) integrates the remaining titles of MiCAR which are applicable as from December 2024 through the introduction of Chapter 647. With effect from July 2026, Act XXXVI also repeals the VFA Act (Chapter 590). Consequently, the amendments made in the VFA Act relating to tokens in the first half of 2024 have been largely replicated in Chapter 647. Like MiCAR, Chapter 647 begins by regulating the issuers of various token types, progresses to service providers (CASPs), and then provides rules on market abuse prevention, regulatory powers, transitory measures, and appeals. Discover more here https://lnkd.in/dH36m4CE #FinTech #FinancialTechnologyLaw #MiCAR #MICA #Malta #VFA #EU #digitalassets #ESMA #RTS #MFSA #ARTs #EMTs #CASPs #DigitalFinance #mamotcv

We are happy to announce that an article written by Yekaterina Khamidullina, 𝗔𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗦 Partner and Head of 𝗔𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗦 #AIFC Branch, and Emin Nadirov, 𝗔𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗦 Junior Associate, was published on the Zakon.kz website. The AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) offers companies a unique opportunity to work in a #jurisdiction based on the principles of #Englishlaw. It ensures a high level of #legal protection, transparency and predictability of #business practices making the AIFC attractive for different business entities from startups to major transnational corporations. As regards the companies contemplating to carry out their activities in the AIFC, the process of obtaining a #license or "#authorisation", as it is called in the AIFC, is one of the first priority steps. This process plays an important role and represents a mechanism, which ensures company's and its employees' compliance with the established standards and requirements. However, the process may seem to be complicated and requiring significant efforts, especially for those encountering this issue for the first time. The information set out in this #publication will be helpful for both those who have just started considering the opportunities of the AIFC and the companies that have already decided to enter this market, but need more detailed understanding of all nuances of the authorisation process. The authors considered ten most topical issues the companies have when preparing to authorisation in the AIFC. For more information, please click the link: in English: https://lnkd.in/gxrS8Teq in Russian: https://lnkd.in/gSA4Ey-R

Integrating the EU’s MiCAR in Malta’s VFA regime did not create a regulatory overhaul as the EU’s version is largely synchronous with what Malta promulgated in the previous decade. MiCAR’s enforcement will be done in two phases: June 2024 and December 2024. As we reach the 30th June 2024 enforcement phase across the entire EU bloc, in this fintech insight we analyse the current status of the integration of EU’s MiCAR in Maltese law and what lies ahead in terms of ESMA RTSs and the MFSA rulebook. #FinTech #FinancialTechnologyLaw #MiCAR #MICA #Malta #VFA #EU #digitalassets #ESMA #RTS #MFSA #DigitalFinance #mamotcv https://lnkd.in/d7ZNs7Xq

UNCTAD reports that the total number of known investment treaty cases rose to 1,332. To date, 132 countries and one economic grouping (the European Union) have faced such cases as respondents. In 2023, claimants brought at least 60 publicly known investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) cases pursuant to international investment agreements (IIAs). Details on all cases are available via UNCTAD's Investment Dispute Settlement Navigator, a freely accessible database: https://lnkd.in/dJKJvht You can browse the UNCTAD ISDS Navigator to find information on the subject matter and the status of arbitration proceedings, awards and decisions issued by tribunals, breaches of IIA provisions alleged and found, amounts claimed and awarded, and arbitrators serving on the tribunal.

#MeettheSpeakers @ #GLF2024. Iris Steyer- VP Compliance - Autodoc SE Iris Steyer is a German-licensed lawyer with vast experience spanning 15 years across various sectors, including chemicals and e-commerce. She's adept in legal and compliance advisory, having developed compliance management structures and processes. Currently, Iris is VP Compliance at AUTODOC SE, establishing its compliance function. Additionally, she runs her consultancy, compliance desk, and has led compliance at ADM for EMEA & APAC regions. Iris's expertise extends to project management, M&A, and JV project implementation. With a strong leadership style, she focuses on intercultural competence and legal education. Her language skills include German, English, Italian, Russian, and French. The excitement is palpable as we eagerly await the invaluable insights awaiting us at GLF in The Hague! Brace yourself for a symphony of knowledge and expertise as we come together to shape the future of law. Get ready to be enlightened by perspectives that will challenge and inspire us all! For more information visit: www.globallegalforum.com #GLF2024 #legaltech #blockchain #AI #mediation #arbitration #ODR #ADR #law #lawyers #attorney #dynamicsinlaw #thehague #netherlands #blockchainODR #blockchainADR #lawstudent #lawfirm #thefuturelawyer #legalindustry #inhousecounsels #accesstojustice #automation

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Don't miss out on our next enlightening session! Join us for an in-depth exploration of future trends in international arbitration, featuring Robert Stephen, Registrar of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre, in conversation with Mita Srinivasan, Contributing Editor at SME10X. Discover how embracing the evolving landscape of arbitration can enhance your global business strategy. Gain valuable insights on positioning your SME as a preferred destination for dispute resolution worldwide. 📅 Save the date: Thursday, April 18th, at 4 pm GST. Mark your calendar and follow us on SME10X to stay updated. See you there! #SME10x #Arbitration #GlobalBusiness #DisputeResolution