Master the intricacies of resolving disputes between investors and states with our expert guidance. Offering a detailed overview of international treaties, procedural strategies, and emerging trends, this resource is indispensable for practitioners seeking to effectively manage investment treaty arbitration claims. Enhance your practice with practical insights into the unique challenges and opportunities presented in this specialised arena of arbitration.
The ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR has launched a survey on the use of AI in international arbitration and ADR through its Task Force on...
Arbitration Lab has opened applications for its 2026 London Summer Arbitration School, scheduled for 15-19 June 2026, with a 30 April application...
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Law of the arbitration proceedings—curial law or lex arbitri (England and Wales)STOP PRESS: This Practice Note has been updated in light of the new...
Umbrella clauses in investment treaty arbitrationWhat is an umbrella clause?An umbrella clause (known also as an umbrella agreement or an observance of undertakings clause) is a provision in a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) by which a state agrees to comply with all of its obligations owed to
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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