The Asia-Pacific region integrates the mining industry within the life cycle of the global economy more fluidly than perhaps anywhere else in the world.
Metals and minerals extracted from the region are transported to the...more
9/2/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Asia Pacific ,
Contractors ,
Global Economy ,
Infrastructure ,
International Tax Issues ,
Joint Venture ,
Mining ,
Nationalism ,
Natural Resources ,
Subcontractors
In late 2017, South Africa modernized its International Arbitration Act (the “IAA”) and showed potential to become the arbitral seat of choice for arbitrations involving African parties. Just a few months later, however,...more
2/28/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Crisis Management ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Arbitration ,
Investment Contract ,
Investment Management ,
Investors
Introduction -
Owners and contractors involved in large-scale energy and manufacturing projects face unique challenges in bringing projects to fruition. One challenge is negotiating and drafting a contract that places the...more
Legal developments in the field of international law continue to be dynamic and expanding, through national legislation, common law and transnational tort suits, new soft law instruments and drafting
exercises, institutional...more
5/30/2019
/ Alien Tort Statute ,
Arbitration ,
Crisis Management ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Due Diligence ,
Human Rights ,
International Arbitration ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Multinationals ,
OECD ,
UNCITRAL
Disputes in the International Oil & Gas Industry -
Best Practices for Effective and Quick Resolution -
Disputes in the oil and gas industry take an almost infinite variety of forms. Therefore, when considering best...more
Procedures for Speedy Appeals from Awards A Way To Alleviate Concerns About The Finality Of Arbitration -
Introduction -
The finality of arbitration can be a both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it gives the...more
Suitability of Arbitration Rules for Construction Disputes -
Arbitration continues to be the preferred method of dispute resolution for construction disputes.
With many large infrastructure projects being financed,...more
The Rise of LNG Disputes -
Global Trends Emerging From the Recent Cases -
Introduction -
Although some in the liquefied natural gas industry are generally aware of price review disputes (mostly in Europe) that...more