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Australian Arbitration Week Recap: International Arbitration in the Pacific—Reform and Capacity Building

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This discussion underscored the critical need for ongoing reform and capacity building, while also highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity and local engagement. She noted that capacity building is a major challenge, and the Tongan government is open to seeing how it can further develop its expertise.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Datuk Sundra Rajoo, Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

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Since your first appointment as Director of AIAC (then Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration) in 2010, the institution has grown to become one of the most influential arbitration institutions in Asia. Datuk Sundra, thanks for joining us today! We are excited to hear your insights on your career and AIAC.

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Arbitrators’ Duty to Disclose under Brazilian Law: The Case of Government Attorneys Seating as Arbitrators

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The government attorney, appointed as arbitrator by Petros, had previously acted under several capacities, between 2010 and 2015, at the governmental entity Superintendência Nacional de Previdência Complementar (“Previc”).

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2023 Year in Review: A Transformative Expedition of Arbitration in Africa

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The substantial award at issue is of a particularly high value and fraud and corruption elements arise in both the procurement of the underlying contracts and also the awards themselves. The court found that the awards were obtained by fraud in a manner that was contrary to England’s public policy.

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Glencore v. Bolivia: A Long-Awaited Award Finds Expropriation and FET Breaches by the State

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The Tribunal accepted Bolivia’s argument that it had limited capacity to control violent outbursts at the Colquiri Mine and that the use of force by police must be a last resort. Accordingly, it found that Bolivia’s actions were reasonable in the circumstances.

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2024 PAW: Affaires d’Etats Vol. 3 – Amplifying the Voices of Developing States in ISDS Reform

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Jaime appeared in their personal capacities. She also highlighted Panama’s decision in 2010 to stop the negotiation of BITs in favor of prioritizing FTAs. Mr. Bigge and Ms. The panel was moderated by Simon Batifort (Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP). This post encapsulates key takeaways from the webinar.

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Limits on Enforcing Awards Against Third-Party Alter Egos in Canada: The Court of Appeal of Quebec Weighs In

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The dispute concerns a 2005 contract for satellite spectrum capacity and satellite-broadcast wireless access services. In 2010, the Indian Space Commission terminated the contract, triggering an arbitration seated in New Delhi. . The underlying dispute in this matter is a saga with which readers might be familiar. III of the NYC.