The decision clarifies the circumstances under which an arbitral award might be challenged. A recent decision by the English Commercial Court indicates that failure to comply with a precondition to arbitration (such as an...more
On 15 February 2021, the English Commercial Court in Republic of Sierra Leone v. SL Mining Ltd [2021] EWHC 286 (Comm) ruled on the effect of non-compliance with a multi-tier dispute resolution provision. The decision settles...more
Republic of Sierra Leone v SL Mining - The English High Court (Sir Michael Burton GBE) has handed down a significant judgment dismissing a challenge to a Tribunal’s jurisdiction under section 67 of the Arbitration Act...more
The United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (the “Board”) recently issued a decision that may be particularly pertinent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. Department of State,1 the...more
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales has upheld the High Court’s verdict in Kadie Kalma & ors v African Minerals Ltd & ors [2020] EWCA Civ 144. This is an important case for businesses exposed to human rights risks...more
The Energy Protocol of the Economic Community of West African States seeks to attract power-sector investment - According to the OECD, "Investment treaties were developed to protect investors of one country when investing...more