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2023 Year in Review: Switzerland (Part I: Scope of Arbitration Clause, Capacity of Discernment, Res Iudicata)

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Part I focuses on the scope of arbitration clause and its validity in the context of a party’s (in)capacity of discernment, as well as on the new developments regarding res iudicata. s birth certificate since 2015. Part II explores new case law on the enforcement of arbitral awards. There have been doubts about the authenticity of A.’s

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Small States and Climate Change

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She examined in what manner small states have been (i) accessing courts to get them to address climate change in international law; (ii) shaping the legal landscape and the law in so doing; and (iii) considering international law’s capacity to provide actual legal remedies. All are available to watch in full here.

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More Reasons to Trust Arbitration in the Bahamas – Examining the Key Takeaways From Gabriele Volpi v. Delanson Services Limited & 2 Others

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The trusts held his various investments, allegedly worth billions of US dollars, and its beneficiaries included Gabriele himself and his relatives, including his son, Matteo, who was involved in Gabriele’s businesses until the end of 2015. Delanson Services Limited (“Delanson”) was the trustee of these trusts. 91 of the Trustees Act.

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Interview with Our Editors: Nigeria and Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre in the Spotlight with Abimbola Akeredolu SAN

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She was also the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State Nigeria between 2013 and 2015. Beyond its initiatives, LACIAC also endeavours to promote and support events aimed at capacity building for local practitioners. Welcome to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Mrs. Akeredolu! Past interviews are available here.

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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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The Withdrawal by the EU and some Member States from the Energy Charter Treaty: International Protection for Energy Investments and Climate Change Related Carve-outs

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This post reflects the views of the author in her personal capacity only and not necessarily those of Italy of which she currently acts as representative at UNCITRAL WG III and OECD. It will then analyse carve-outs in investment treaties in light of the rule of law basis and general (legal) nature of post-establishment protection.

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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. India, for instance, terminated a large number of its BITs whose initial term had lapsed, generally accompanied by offers to renegotiate on the basis of India’s 2015 Model BIT. Mr. Bigge and Ms. This post encapsulates key takeaways from the webinar.