Behind every arbitration is a business decision. Not just a dispute. Not just a contract. Not just a legal risk. It is about leverage, timing, costs, reputation, control. Because the real question is not only who is right, it is what the business needs next.

Arbitration is not litigation abroad. It's a choice.

Nina Jankovic of Aceris Law delivered a comprehensive virtual session exploring the strategic foundations of international construction arbitration, examining how contractual decisions, risk allocation, and project documentation shape dispute outcomes. The presentation connected FIDIC contract structures, claim triggers, and dispute resolution mechanisms with practical arbitration strategy for construction projects spanning multiple jurisdictions.

In August 2024, the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution published its Guidelines for Arbitrator Disclosure (the "CPR Guidelines"), aiming to provide arbitrators with practical guidance...

Full arbitration proceedings are not always necessary to resolve a dispute. In a recent matter handled by Aceris Law, our team effectively achieved a favorable resolution in a complex international dispute without initiating arbitration

International arbitration can be an efficient and neutral means of resolving cross-border disputes, but its costs are a constant concern for parties. Even when the amount in dispute is high...

The intersection of international investment law and domestic politics often leads to high-profile arbitration cases, with the annulment of awards frequently making headlines.

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").

The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) has recently introduced the 2024 CIETAC Arbitration Rules.

Aceris Law has secured another decisive win in a large international arbitration, successfully representing an Emirates-based client in a complex construction dispute governed by Indonesian law.

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a leading jurisdiction in the Middle East for international arbitration. Driven by its Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda...

Arbitration, as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, has gained broad acceptance due to its flexibility, efficiency, and ability to provide a simplified method for resolving disputes.

In NextEra Energy Global Holdings B.V. and NextEra Energy Spain Holdings B.V. v Kingdom of Spain [2026] SGHC 43 ("NextEra v Spain"), the High Court of Singapore held that Spain was not entitled to state immunity...

In Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV Plc and Schwab Holding AG v Kingdom of Spain [2025] EWHC 2874 (Comm), the English Commercial Court held that awards rendered under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes...

There is little point in commencing international arbitration proceedings if recovery on the resulting award will be impossible.

International arbitration faces growing challenges when corruption, sanctions violations, fraud, or money laundering allegations emerge during proceedings. How should arbitrators and institutions respond...

Hearings are an integral part of most arbitrations. They provide each party with an opportunity to present its case directly before the arbitral tribunal and can be pivotal...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks that are commonly associated with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans.

The International Chamber of Commerce has approved a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration, set to take effect on 1 June 2026, introducing significant procedural changes designed to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to global user needs. Key modifications include a new highly expedited procedure enabling final awards within three months, removal of mandatory Terms of Reference, and increased flexibility in time limits for arbitral awards.

Environmental claims in international arbitration often hinge on narrow legal and evidentiary issues rather than the severity of the incident itself. The Niko Resources gas field arbitration demonstrates how contractual obligations, causation requirements, and damage limitations can substantially narrow environmental liability, even in cases involving serious incidents like gas field blowouts in Bangladesh.