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Worley International Services v. Ecuador: The What, When and How in Corruption Allegations

Kluwer Arbitration

On its part, the Respondent raised several objections to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal, specifically pointing to several instances of corrupt and illegal acts allegedly committed by Worley at the making and during the operation of the investment. Worley may have willfully failed to monitor and investigate Tecnazul’s corrupt activities.

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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

Kluwer Arbitration

In this context it is important to recall that bias is not used in a pejorative sense, rather it means the absence of demonstrated independence and impartiality ( Yiacoub v The Queen [2014] UKPC 22 ). The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]” The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.

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Is the City of Lights Losing Its Allure? Highlights from the Paris Arbitration Breakfast Conference on the Seat of Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

The keynote address also offered insights into ICC case statistics, revealing Paris as the consistent top choice throughout the years, 2008-2022, except for two instances in 2019 and 2021 when London briefly took the lead. Closing off, Ms.

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Interviews with Our Editors: South Africa in the Spotlight with Svetlana Vasileva-Stratenwerth, Secretary General at the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) International

Kluwer Arbitration

In 2008, my career trajectory shifted towards the international dimension, culminating in 2012 when I joined Victoria Law Firm in Seychelles. This achievement will mark an important milestone in my professional career as I will become the first licensed to practice in both Bulgaria and South Africa. Past interviews are available here.

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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

In instances of active waste, such suboptimal decisions are motivated by personal gain, as exemplified by corruption. For LAC countries, digital technologies can be an important ally in achieving this balance. This continuous data flow strengthens public trust by minimizing corruption risks and reaffirming a commitment to transparency.

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Expansion and Regulation on the Horizon for Third-Party Funding in Ireland and the EU

Kluwer Arbitration

In Spain, there is no restriction on third-party funding or success fees which are freely allowed, further to a Supreme Court decision in 2008. Importantly, the amendment seeks only to legalise funding, not to regulate the provision of funding or third-party funders operating within the jurisdiction.

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Interviews with Our Editors: Opening Australian Arbitration Week 2024 with Judith Levine, President of ACICA

Kluwer Arbitration

She brings national and international experience in leading disputes practices in Melbourne and in Paris as well as valuable in-house experience at the front end of projects and the back end of disputes in construction and energy—two of the most important industries at ACICA. Past interviews are available here.