Gender Equality in International Negotiation
ISSUE 4 Women participating in international peace negotiations were often not noticed or kept at an informal level. Significant examples include organisations like Women of Liberia Mass…
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Concerning the implied choice of law in contracts
Bernardo Cartoni Introduction Sometimes parties do not address the issue of the governing law of the contract leaving it up to the court or to the…
China’s Unreliable Entity List and the infringement of the contractual spirit: What does the law say?
On 31 May 2019 the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) announced the creation of an Unreliable Entity List designed for foreign companies and individuals (UEL).…
Online Dispute Resolution: The technology at the forefront of ADR
Introduction In his address at the 2019 Mass Call address, Singapore's Honourable Chief Sundaresh Menon drew acute attention to his view that “Technology is already beginning…
International Legal Outlook: India
The Supreme Court of India in its decision delivered on 20 April, 2021 in the case of PASL Wind Solutions Private Limited v. GE Power Conversion…
Variation of Price Clauses: A necessary solution for the construction industry?
Introduction Should a variation of price clause be introduced to the construction industry? Covid-19 has forced almost anyone who has signed a contract or an agreement to review their…
Can We Trust Cybersecurity in Arbitration?
Virtual hearings in international arbitration have received significant attention, both among scholars and practitioners, since the start of Covid-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic it was used…
Arbitration as ADR in China: Applicability and actual award enforcement
When contracting with Chinese parties it is crucial to select and draft jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses carefully. This will dramatically increase the chances of a…
How to Reach Mediation Settlements in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
What are the challenges for the successful party in a mediation who wants to enforce a voluntary award? What are the specificities of voluntary awards following…
Breaking Down Legal Rankings
Legal rankings have long been seen as an identifier of a firm’s or individual's success in their field. But with new directories and publications popping up…
Brazil Joins the International Arbitration Trend
Even when parties in international negotiations agree on using a common language particular words may mean different things to different people. Knowing how others interpret what…
Did the European Commission bypass traditional sources of EU law when it made itself a global bond player?
Which sources of law grant the EU the right to play a primary role in taking on financial debt?