A USD 2.1 billion NAFTA investment arbitration claim against Mexico was dismissed after the tribunal found insufficient evidence linking State conduct to the project's failure. The case demonstrates how commercially significant disputes fail as treaty claims when investors cannot prove causation between alleged breaches and recoverable losses.

Shareholder arbitration is a mechanism that permits parties to resolve shareholder-related disputes.

The French Court of Cassation has established a critical limitation on enforcing arbitral awards against State-linked entities when EU financial stability objectives are at stake. In a landmark ruling involving Greece's asset management vehicle HCAP, the Court held that while creditors may generally pursue assets of State emanations, this doctrine must yield when enforcement would undermine EU-mandated restructuring and stabilization programs. This decision fundamentally reshapes enforcement strategy for ar

International arbitration plays a significant role in the resolution of cross-border disputes involving the Republic of Guinea, particularly in sectors such as mining and energy, which are vital to the nation's economy.

When negotiating contracts, especially those involving cross-border transactions, determining the method for resolving future disputes is critical.

This note looks into the reality of intra-EU investment arbitration after the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Achmea.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC) has launched an updated set of Administered Arbitration Rules (the "HKIAC Updated Rules"), effective as of 1 June 2024.

On 10 March 2025, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") issued its Final Award in the arbitration between French-Syrian media entrepreneur Bachar Kiwan and the State of Kuwait.

In the extractive industries, production-sharing agreement (PSA) arbitration plays a central role in resolving disputes arising from long-term cooperation between foreign investors and host states in the oil and gas sector.

A Russian court refused to recognize and enforce two LCIA arbitration awards totaling over EUR 247 million against RUSAL and RTI Limited, finding that enforcement would violate Russian public order due to sanctions-related...

Numerous countries have faced investor-State arbitrations, including Serbia. This snapshot of reported investor-State arbitrations against Serbia to date is intended to give a quick overview...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide – and now, it is reshaping the field of international arbitration. The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") and its international division...

International arbitration is often praised for its efficiency, flexibility, and party autonomy. Yet, these advantages are only realised through effective case management...

WIPO is the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation.

A PCA tribunal examined whether diplomatic notes exchanged between Rwanda and the UK amended their asylum partnership's financial obligations, and whether the UK breached its duty to negotiate refugee resettlement arrangements.

Arbitration in Bosnia and Herzegovina presents a complex landscape influenced by the country's unique legal structure and historical context.

International arbitration in Indonesia is governed by Law No. 30 of 1999 regarding Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (the "Arbitration Law"), which is not based on the UNCITRAL Model Law.

The Paris 2024 Olympics took place from 26 July to 11 August 2024 and were marked not only by remarkable athletic achievements but also by significant arbitration disputes.

When an arbitral award is rendered against an EU Member State or public entity, the dispute may not be over. The payment or enforcement of such awards can trigger complex questions under EU State aid law...

A U.S. District Court enforced arbitration clauses in a high-value Ecuadorian oil shipping dispute, rejecting claims of corruption, invalidity under Ecuadorian law, and lack of consent.