In today's global marketplace, unpaid invoices are a persistent headache for businesses trading across borders. When a foreign customer fails to pay, as often occurs in practice, the risks multiply...

Traditionally, investment arbitration and environmental protection existed in separate spheres, with the former primarily focused on protecting the rights of investors...

Having their origins in US litigation, demonstrative exhibits have found their place in international arbitration, namely in fact-intensive arbitrations, such as construction arbitrations.

Arbitration is an important mechanism for resolving mining disputes, which are often complex, high-stakes disputes involving tens of millions of dollars or more.

On 5 June 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd., resolving an important procedural question in award enforcement...

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 Indus Waters Treaty arbitration has become one of the most significant treaty arbitration developments of 2026. It is no longer only about dams, rivers or hydropower.

Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses are a common feature of modern arbitration agreements. Typically, these provide that the parties to a contract are precluded from bringing a dispute to

The UNCITRAL Model Clauses on Specialised Express Dispute Resolution (SPEDR) introduce a framework for rapid, interim-binding dispute resolution in construction projects, combining expedited adjudication with compliance arbitration mechanisms. This analysis examines how SPEDR differs from traditional arbitration and FIDIC dispute boards, its potential to preserve cash flow and project continuity, and the practical considerations parties must weigh when implementing this emerging international framework.

In contrast to domestic judicial settings, where counsel adhere to a single set of clearly defined rules governing acceptable ethical conduct, for counsel in international arbitration...

The use of international arbitration for tariff-related disputes is becoming increasingly relevant as the Trump administration's tariffs disrupt global supply chains...

The arbitrator is perhaps the most important part of any international arbitration. Indeed, it has been said that the quality of an arbitration "cannot rise above the quality of the arbitrator."

Parties wishing to initiate arbitration often have two key concerns in addition to whether a case has merit: the costs and duration of the proceedings.

"It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done"[1], Lord Hewart said and made history.

Arbitration is an increasingly popular choice for resolving disputes arising from Share Purchase Agreements, offering key advantages such as confidentiality, flexibility...

Third-party funding has obtained a significant role in international arbitration by providing financial support to parties who may not have the means to pursue or defend a claim otherwise.

The enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign states in the United States is governed by a carefully structured statutory framework rooted in the New York Convention..

The Panama Canal ports dispute reveals how strategic infrastructure assets can rapidly transform from stable commercial ventures into high-stakes international arbitrations. When Panama seized control of ports operated by CK Hutchison Holdings, it triggered billion-dollar arbitration claims and exposed critical vulnerabilities that foreign investors face in sensitive sectors worldwide.

Emergency arbitration has become a vital tool for commercial parties needing swift interim relief before a full arbitral tribunal is constituted.

Costs in international arbitration are more than a mere afterthought – they can decisively shape the outcome and consequences of a dispute. While arbitrators are typically granted wide discretion in allocating costs...