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Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

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In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. However, there are some important legal and commercial considerations to ensure compliance with the correct process. What is the maximum length of a framework?

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

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As the criticisms of ISDS intensify, this year’s panel focused on the importance and means of amplifying the voices of developing States in ongoing reform efforts at the multilateral level, such as in the context of UNCITRAL Working Group III (“WGIII”) , and at the unilateral, bilateral and regional levels.

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Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty: PCA Reasserts Competence

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In 2016, Pakistan asked the World Bank (which facilitated the negotiations preceding the Indus Water Treaty) to facilitate an ad-hoc Court of Arbitration to investigate its concerns about the designs of the two hydroelectric power projects. India asked for the appointment of a Neutral Expert for the same purpose.

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12th ICC Brazilian Arbitration Day: An Open and Honest Conversation about ADR and Arbitration Evolution

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Since its inception in 2015, the ICC BAD has enjoyed consistent success, and in 2024 arbitration practicing lawyers and clients had further reasons to celebrate: the 10 th anniversary of ICC Brasil. The 12th ICC BAD featured the first woman President of the ICC Court, Ms.

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Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2024: India and the Evolving Nature of Investor State Dispute Settlement

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She highlighted the importance of establishing clear obligations, noting that the Code sets out a non-exhaustive list of “risks of behaviour” which might suggest a lack of independence or impartiality. He observed that for India to pursue its goal of stable economic development, it was important to instil confidence amongst investors.

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Small States and Climate Change

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The general importance of climate change-related disputes can be measured on the steady increase of cases which are being brought by environmental advocacy organisations or governments in anticipation of the massive costs related to adapting to or mitigating climate change. 2 O 285/15 Essen High Court).

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Cross-Fertilisation in International Commercial Arbitration, Investor-State Arbitration and Mediation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

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So instead, from 2015, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the Singapore International Mediation Centre developed an Arb-Med-Arb protocol involving separate processes and neutrals, which has attracted a few dozen cases. This was not popular in practice. Most now answer more affirmatively (see e.g., here ).