It has been suggested that the use of arbitration to resolve disputes in the financial services sector is less popular than it could be, largely due to the standard rules of major arbitral institutions not necessarily offering business users in the sector the certainty and expedition that they seek. This notably prompted PRIME Finance to be established. Many jurisdictions, including England and Wales, of course permit parties to expedite the arbitration procedure by, for example,…
1. Introduction Two recent directives for lawyer comportment have triggered lively debates on how the fairness of arbitration…
The use of experts and neutrals in ADR is a growing trend. In response to this, the ICC…
How prior corrupt conduct by a company can limit it from subsequently pursuing legal rights and remedies Bribery and corruption are significant risks in the context of international business transactions. These risks are heightened for companies doing business in developing markets. Where a transaction results in a dispute, an additional risk can arise where the bribe takers, or their successors, seek to use allegations of corruption in relation to the transaction against the other party…
On 30 March 2015, Brazil and Mozambique entered into a treaty, which they call the Agreement for Cooperation…