Investment treaty arbitrations may be brought under the rules of many different arbitration institutions. As can be expected, each institution has its unique rules and associated collection of risks and benefits. The updated table below[1] provides a quick reference guide for the rules of several key institutions, the SIAC, the SCC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, CIETAC and the PCA. Click here to view the Pdf version. This is a simplified guide intended to provide an overview of the…
“Creeping Americanization of international arbitration: is it the right time to develop inquisitorial rules of evidence?”[1] A session…
The London Court of International Arbitration (the “LCIA”) has recently published its Casework Report for 2017 which contains…
This table can provide a general overview only. The rules listed may not be applicable in all circumstances. Where rules distinguish between domestic and international arbitrations, only the rules applicable to international arbitrations are reflected in the table. Key: Y = Yes; N = No/Not Available/None; ? = uncertain, discretionary, or only in very specific circumstances. For further details, please see the main body of Baker McKenzie’s International Arbitration Yearbook 2017-2018 or contact our local…
We are pleased to announce that the eleventh edition of The Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook is now available. Leading…
The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) approved the draft Arbitration bill this week. The FNC’s approval of the…
After a long wait, the South African International Arbitration Act No. 15 of 2017 sailed through the legislature in November and was assented to by the South African President on 20 December 2017. It is available here (GG 41347 of 20 December 2017). As the Act does not state that it will commence on a date to be set by the President, it has commenced, subject to the transitional provisions (s 20), staggered dates for…
Overview Following debate within the arbitration community regarding the proper scope of the role of a tribunal secretary…
The ultimate objective of a party seeking damages in an arbitration is usually to get paid. This article…
On 12 to 16 November 2017, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre hosted the Dubai Arbitration Week 2017, with various conferences, symposia, and networking events lined up. The event was also organized by Members of Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla’s UAE Arbitration team. In key events, including the Young MENA Groups conference, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Arbitration Rules launch event, and the Fourth Annual Global Arbitration Live Dubai, important developments were presented and discussed. One…