International disputes increasingly focus on environmental issues, particularly in arbitration, either as a result of regulations deemed too restrictive by foreign investors, or as a result of environmental degradation caused by economic players. This article looks at these trends with a view to anticipating their occurrence in practice. Environmental protection as a source of litigation 87% of business leaders consider ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) standards to be “very to extremely important” for their companies,[1]…

On the occasion of the 31st Vis Moot, Baker McKenzie and the Moot Alumni Association supported by the ICC have joined forces to raise awareness on the impact of disability inclusion in international arbitration. The event took place on 26 March 2024 in the form of two panel discussions: While the first panel dealt with hypothetical scenarios where issues of disability inclusion may arise in arbitration, the second panel spurred a discussion and exchange where…

In the coming months, Baker McKenzie will host a series of virtual seminars on arbitration: Arbitration Lunch Break. Our lawyers and guests will discuss the practical aspects of each step of arbitration proceedings, from the drafting of an arbitration agreement to the enforcement of an arbitral award. Our experts will start with arbitration’s cornerstone: the arbitration agreement. The arbitration agreement is where parties register they wish to submit disputes to arbitration, and where the parties…