Aceris Law • International Arbitration Law Firm

International Arbitration in Hainan: International arbitration in Hainan has gained prominence in recent years due to China’s strategic development of the Province of Hainan as a free trade zone, a free trade port and, generally, an international business hub. Hainan is positioned to play a key role in handling commercial disputes, particularly within the context of cross-border investments and […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Claiming Interest in Arbitrations in the Middle East: Sharia law shapes the legal frameworks in the Middle East. Traditionally, it was the primary uncodified source of law in the region. However, throughout the 20th century, many Middle Eastern countries developed their own Civil Codes, which continue to be rooted in Sharia principles. One of the key areas where Sharia law exerts substantial influence […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Arbitration and Winding Up: Diverging Approaches: Winding up is “[a] type of external administration (also referred to as liquidation) in which a liquidator is appointed to a company to take control of the company and its property, and wind up its affairs in an orderly way for the benefit of creditors”.[1] This process can be initiated voluntarily by a company’s shareholders or […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses: Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses are a common feature of modern arbitration agreements. Typically, these provide that the parties to a contract are precluded from bringing a dispute to arbitration until they have complied with certain prerequisite steps (the so-called “conditions precedent” to arbitration). However, despite their seemingly straightforward character, the enforceability of multi-tiered dispute resolution […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Arbitrations and Related Cases Involving Rio Tinto: Arbitration is an important mechanism for resolving mining disputes, which are often complex, high-stakes disputes involving tens of millions of dollars or more. As a prime example of a company engaged in mining and associated controversies, Rio Tinto stands out. This British-Australian multinational corporation is among the largest metal and mining firms globally, and it […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Arbitrations During the Paris Olympics: The Paris 2024 Olympics took place from 26 July to 11 August 2024 and were marked not only by remarkable athletic achievements but also by significant arbitration disputes. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and its temporary offices played a crucial role in resolving disputes during the Olympic games. The CAS carefully reviewed decisions […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Aceris Law Ranked as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 for Client Satisfaction: Aceris Law LLC has once again been recognized as a leading firm by the prestigious Legal 500, earning high praise for its outstanding client satisfaction. This recognition comes after six years of in-depth client research conducted by the Legal 500, which highlighted Aceris Law’s commitment to providing unparalleled client service and exceptional customer experience. A […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

New 2024 Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) Arbitration Rules: In February 2024, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (“NAI”) published its 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules, which superseded the previously applicable 2015 NAI Arbitration Rules, effective 1 March 2024. The new rules aim to enhance the efficiency, speed and sustainability of arbitrations to better serve the involved parties. The key features of the 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

Aceris Law Secures EUR 26 Million in Compensation for State-Controlled Entity: Aceris Law is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured EUR 26 million in compensation for a State-controlled entity in relation to an ICC arbitration concerning a wrongful scheme involving overpayment for the manufacture of a plant. The arbitration, initiated in early 2022, was conducted under French law and centered around a complex web […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration

What to Expect from Arbitration over a Letter of Intent: A Letter of Intent (“LOI”) is a preliminary document that outlines the main terms and conditions of a proposed business deal between parties. It constitutes one of the most significant pre-contractual documents relevant to international arbitration. A Letter of Intent is mainly used in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.[1] A […] Aceris Law - International Arbitration Law Firm #arbitration